Structures built by birds or other animals as places to lay eggs or give birth and raise their young.
From Old English nest, from Proto-Germanic *nistaz, related to Latin nidus and Sanskrit nidas, all meaning 'sitting place' or 'dwelling.' The word connects to the Proto-Indo-European root for 'sit down.'
The word nest connects to our deepest concept of home - it's literally about 'sitting down' in a safe place. Every time we talk about 'nesting instinct' or building a 'nest egg,' we're tapping into this ancient association between settling down and security that spans across species and cultures.
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