mare's nest
noun
plural mare's nests or mares' nests
1
: a false discovery, illusion, or deliberate hoax
2
: a place, condition, or situation of great disorder or confusion
a mare's nest of intrigue and troubles with the money men—
William Cole
William ColeCite this Entry
“Mare's nest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mare%27s%20nest. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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