bear pit
n.— «In an Australian first, politicians will be able to breastfeed their babies in NSW Parliament, under landmark rules. The controversial move is sure to ruffle the feathers of some male MPs who dominate Parliament’s lower house chamber, affectionately known as the “bear pit.”» —“MPs free to breastfeed babies” by Kate Sikora News.com.au (Australia) Oct. 18, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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