drey

/dreɪ/
noun
  1. The nest of a squirrel, typically built high in a tree from twigs and leaves.
    • The squirrel carried leaves up to its drey in the oak tree.
    • We spotted a large drey in the fork of the maple tree.
    • During winter, squirrels stay warm inside their drey.
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