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drey

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. dreynoun

    the nest of a squirrel

Wiktionary

  1. dreynoun

    A squirrel's nest, built of twigs in a tree.

  2. Etymology: Unknown origin.

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  1. Drey

    A drey is the nest of a tree squirrel, flying squirrel or ringtail possum. Dreys are usually built of twigs, dry leaves, and grass, and typically assembled in the forks of a tall tree. They are sometimes referred to as "drey nests" to distinguish them from squirrel "cavity nests" (also termed "dens"). In temperate regions, dreys become much more visible in the autumn, when leaf-fall reveals new nests built the previous summer or in early fall. A favoured site for a drey is a tree crotch about 9–13 m above ground level. Squirrels may also nest in attics or exterior walls of buildings, where a drey may be regarded as a fire hazard, as some squirrels have a habit of gnawing on electrical cables. At other times, squirrels may inhabit a permanent tree den in the hollow of a trunk or large branch.

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  1. drey

    A drey is a nest built by squirrels, usually made of twigs and leaves and found in trees. It serves as their living space or a safe spot for them to bear and raise their young.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Dreynoun

    a squirrel's nest. See Dray

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. DREY

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Drey is ranked #32123 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Drey surname appeared 718 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Drey.

    91.9% or 660 total occurrences were White.
    4.8% or 35 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    1.6% or 12 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    0.9% or 7 total occurrences were Black.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of drey in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of drey in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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