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eyrie.

The nest of a bird of prey.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɪə.ɹi/Received-Pronunciation/ˈaɪ.ɹi/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɛː.ɹi/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɪ.ɹi/General-American
  1. The nest of a bird of prey.

    UK
  2. Any high and remote but commanding place.

    UK
Where this word comes from

From Middle English eire, aire, from Old French aire or Medieval Latin aeria. Old French aire, in the sense of an eagle's nest, may have derived from Latin ager, or may less likely be related to the other senses, ultimately from Latin ārea.

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