HERONRY

heronry

(noun) a breeding ground for herons; a heron rookery

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

heronry (plural heronries)

A breeding woodland for herons; a heron rookery.

Source: Wiktionary


Her"on*ry, n.

Definition: A place where herons breed.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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