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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An aggregate of neurons.
2. 2
   a nest in which spiders or insects deposit their eggs wordnet
3. 3
   A nest for insects or small animals.
4. 4
   a central point or locus of an infection in an organism wordnet
5. 5
   A place of infection in an organism.

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6. 6
   An origin (originating point) for a phenomenon.

Synonyms

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin nīdus (“nest”). Doublet of nye and nest.

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