AERIE

aerie, aery, eyrie, eyry

(noun) any habitation at a high altitude

aerie, aery, eyrie, eyry

(noun) the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

aerie (plural aeries)

Alternative form of eyrie

A local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Source: Wiktionary


Ae"rie, n. Etym: [OE. aire, eire, air, nest, also origin, descent, OF. aire, LL. area, aera, nest of a bird of prey, perh. fr. L. area an open space (for birds of prey like to build their nests on flat and open spaces on the top of high rocks). Cf. Area.]

Definition: The nest of a bird of prey, as of an eagle or hawk; also a brood of such birds; eyrie. Shak. Also fig.: A human residence or resting place perched like an eagle's nest.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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DETENTION

(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”


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