eyry


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aer·ie

or aer·y also ey·rie or ey·ry (âr′ē, îr′ē)
n. pl. aer·ies also ey·ries
1. The nest of a bird, such as an eagle, built on a cliff or other high place.
2. A house or stronghold perched on a height.
[Medieval Latin aeria, from Old French aire, aerie, origin, family (probably influenced by Latin ārea, open space, threshing floor, and āerius, aerial), from Latin ager, field; see agro- in Indo-European roots.]

ey·rie

or ey·ry  (âr′ē, îr′ē)
n.
Variants of aerie.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.eyry - the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)eyry - the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
aerie, aery, eyrie
bird nest, birdnest, bird's nest - nest where birds lay their eggs and hatch their young
2.eyry - any habitation at a high altitudeeyry - any habitation at a high altitude  
aerie, aery, eyrie
habitation - the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
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