Encave

/ɪnˈkeɪv/ verb

Definition

To enclose or confine in or as if in a cave; to hollow out like a cave.

Etymology

From en- (put into) + cave (from Latin 'cavus' meaning 'hollow'). A poetic or literary term describing enclosure in cave-like conditions.

Kelly Says

This is a wonderfully atmospheric word—Shakespeare and medieval poets used it to describe being trapped, isolated, or hidden away, making it perfect for dramatic literature!

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