Aiery

/ˈeɪ.ər.i/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling of 'aerie' or 'eyrie'; the nest of a large bird of prey, typically built high on a cliff or tall tree.

Etymology

From Old French 'aire,' possibly from Latin 'area' (open space); the word has multiple historical spellings including 'eyrie,' 'eyre,' and 'aiery,' all referring to eagle nests.

Kelly Says

Eagle aeries can be absolutely massive—some golden eagle nests are 13 feet wide and weigh as much as a car—and they're reused and added to year after year, becoming architectural marvels.

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