aerie
|aer-ie|
🇺🇸
/ˈɛri/
🇬🇧
/ˈɪəri/
high nest or dwelling
Etymology
'aerie' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aeria,' where 'aer-' meant 'air.'
'aeria' transformed into the Old French word 'aire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aerie' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'a place in the air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a bird's nest or a high dwelling.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle or hawk, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
The eagle's aerie was perched high on the cliff, overlooking the valley.
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Noun 2
a house or fortress located on a high elevation, often used metaphorically.
The castle was an aerie, standing tall on the mountain peak.
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