aer·ie or aer·y also ey·rie or
ey·ry
(âr, îr)
n. pl. aer·ies also eyr·ies
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,
from Latin rea, open space,
threshing-floor.]
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I think Hayden would enjoy seeing an eagle's aerie on a cliff near the shore.
I think Hayden would enjoy seeing an eagle's aerie on a cliff near the shore.
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