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dens

American  
[denz] / dɛnz /

noun

Zoology.

plural

dentes
  1. a tooth or toothlike part.


Etymology

Origin of dens

< Latin dēns; tooth

Example Sentences

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“This whole grove is filled with polar bear dens. We brought the Weather Lady here to see the mommas and cubs come out last spring.”

From Literature

But I am near the human dens, so that makes sense.

From Literature

Raising their beds off the ground can keep older dogs away from draughts, while cats may like playing or resting in high-up dens or on climbing posts.

From BBC

In its famous showstopper, “Ya Got Trouble,” con man Harold Hill warns the River City townsfolk about supposed dens of immorality, and the children notice Matty in the crowd, holding a bundle.

From Salon

The organisation, along with other local groups, removes snares, safeguards dens and provides information for law enforcement on illegal trade in ivory and bushmeat.

From BBC