Burrow Meaning

Definition

A burrow is a hole or excavation in the ground made by an animal for shelter or habitation, such as a rabbit or fox.

The word "burrow" comes from the Old English word beorg, meaning "hill" or "mound".

Den, hole, tunnel, excavation, lair, warren

"The rabbits dug a burrow in the hillside to escape the predators."

"The fox's burrow was a complex network of tunnels and chambers."