Nidus
/ˈnaɪ.dəs/noun
A nest or breeding place, especially for animals.
Did you know?In ancient alchemical texts, 'nidus' symbolized the womb of creation, where raw materials transformed into gold, representing spiritual rebirth.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*n̥eid-
“to nest, to dwell”
Latin
Latin
nidus
“a nest, a place of habitation”
Old French
Old French
nis
“a nest, a breeding place”
Middle English
Middle English
nid
“a nest, especially in relation to birds”
Modern English
English
nidus
“a term for a nest, especially in a scientific context”
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