n.
Pronunciation: ' den
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English denn; akin to Old English denu valley, Old High German tenni threshing floor
Date: before 12th century
1 : the lair of a wild usually predatory animal
2 a (1) : a hollow or cavern used especially as a hideout (2) : a center of secret activity b : a small usually squalid dwelling
3 : a comfortable usually secluded room
4 : a subdivision of a Cub Scout pack made up of two or more boys