Dreys

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Nests typically built by squirrels to store food and shelter young
2. constructions made of twigs and leaves specifically for breeding and protection from predators
3. cozy refuges found high in trees, serving as a sanctuary for small mammals during harsh weather

Etymology: "Dreys" is the plural of "drey", a squirrel's nest, usually a rough ball of twigs and leaves built in the fork of a tree. The singular "drey" is the word that carries the meaning, and its ancestry is unclear: no certain source language or cognate has been established for it, so any link to other words would be guesswork.