φωλεία

A. life in a hole or cave, of the hibernation of bears, Arist. HA 600b18, Thphr. Od. 63 (pl.), Ael. NA 6.3; τὸ πάθος ὃ καλοῦσι φ. Plu. 2.971d.

2. of fishes, Thphr. Fr. 171.7 (pl.).