φωλεοὺς [2 verses](noun pl masc acc) "Holes" is pholeos, which means "den", "caves," or "lair," referring to the homes of molluscs, serpents, and foxes, and animal homes in general. Interestingly enough, it also means "schoolhouse." -- The term translated as "holes" means "den," or "lair," and interestingly enough, "schoolhouse."