Nidus (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A central point or locus of an infection in an organism; "the focus of infection".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Focal Point
• Focus

Hypernyms

• Point

Meaning ²

A nest in which spiders or insects deposit their eggs.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Hyponyms

• Hornets' Nest
• Hornet's Nest
• Wasps' Nest