warren
Translation
warren, maze, labyrinth
Examples
The rabbits disappeared into their warren.
The rabbits disappeared into their warren.
The old city was a warren of narrow streets.
The old city was a warren of narrow streets.
Grammar Patterns
a warren ((of sth.)) a place with many narrow paths or passages The office was a warren of tiny cubicles.
Similar Words
Synonyms: maze, labyrinth, network
Etymology
From Old French 'warenne', meaning an enclosed piece of land for breeding game, especially rabbits.
Memory Tips
Picture a rabbit warren, a complex network of tunnels. Then, apply that image to a confusing network of streets or buildings.