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eyrie

(North American also aerie)
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Definition of eyrie

noun

  • a large nest of an eagle or other bird of prey, built high in a tree or on a cliff.

Origin:

late 15th century: from medieval Latin aeria, aerea, eyria, probably from Old French aire, from Latin area 'level piece of ground', in late Latin 'nest of a bird of prey'

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