eyrie Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
    aerie; aery; eyry.
  2. noun any habitation at a high altitude
    aerie; aery; eyry.

WordNet

Ey"rie, Ey"ry noun (Also<
  • Eyrie
  • Eyry
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Etymology
See Aerie
Wordforms
plural> Ey"ries
Definitions
  1. The nest of a bird of prey or other large bird that builds in a lofty place; aerie.
    The eagle and the stork On cliffs and cedar tops their eyries build. Milton.

Webster 1913