1. (n.) The breeding place of a colony of rooks (black European crows), or penquins or seals\; also, the birds themselves.

2. (n.) A breeding place of other gregarious birds, as of herons, penguins, etc.

3. (n.) The breeding ground of seals, esp. of the fur seals.

4. (n.) A dilapidated building with many rooms and occupants; a cluster of dilapidated or mean buildings.

5. (n.) A brothel.

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