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haven

ha·ven [ háyvən ] (plural ha·vens)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. sheltered place: a place sought for rest, shelter, or protection
a haven for wildlife

2. anchorage: a harbor or port facility where ships and boats come in and tie up ( literary )

[Pre-12th century. < Old Norse höfn "place that holds (ships)"]
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