warren
Translation
warren, maze, labyrinth
Examples
We saw rabbits disappearing into the warren.
We saw rabbits disappearing into the warren.
The old city is a warren of narrow streets.
The old city is a warren of narrow streets.
Grammar Patterns
a warren of ((sth.)) The city's old town is a warren of alleys.
Similar Words
Synonyms: maze, labyrinth, network, burrow
Etymology
From Old French 'warenne', meaning an enclosed piece of land for breeding game. It was a protected area.
Memory Tips
Imagine a rabbit warren, a complex network of underground tunnels. This image helps remember the secondary meaning: a confusing network of streets or passages.