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lair

The correct spelling is lair.

How to pronounce lair

/lɛə/
noun

IPA: /lɛə/

Say it like: Lay-r

The correct spelling is lair. A place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground.
  2. 2.A shed or shelter for domestic animals.
  3. 3.A place inhabited by a criminal or criminals, a superhero or a supervillain; a refuge, retreat, haven or hideaway.
  4. 4.A bed or resting place.
  5. 5.A grave; a cemetery plot.

verb

  1. 1.To rest; to dwell.
  2. 2.To lay down.
  3. 3.To bury.
  4. 4.To mire.
  5. 5.To become mired.

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