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drey

(dreɪ) or

dray

n
(Biology) a squirrel's nest
[C17: of unknown origin]
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drey

- A squirrel's nest of twigs in a tree.
See also related terms for twigs.
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Noun1.drey - the nest of a squirrel
nest - a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
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