Nid
/nɪd/noun
A small, enclosed structure where a bird lays eggs and raises its young.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, nests were often seen as sacred spaces, representing protection and the cycle of life, connecting humans to the divine.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*nīd-
“to nest, to settle or abide”
Ancient Latin
Latin
nidus
“nest, dwelling place, home”
Old French
Old French
nide
“a nest, especially of birds”
Middle English
Middle English
nid
“a nest, particularly for birds or small animals”
Modern English
English
nid
“a small, enclosed structure where creatures raise their young”