Aerie Definition
āərē, ērē, erē, irē
aeries, eyries
noun
The nest of a bird, such as an eagle, built on a cliff or other high place.
American Heritage
The nest of an eagle or other bird of prey that builds in a high place.
Webster's New World
A house or stronghold perched on a height.
American Heritage
A house or stronghold on a high place.
Webster's New World
The young of an eagle, hawk, etc., in the nest.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Aerie
Noun
Singular:
aeriePlural:
aeriesOrigin of Aerie
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Medieval Latin aeria from Old French aire aerie, origin, family (probably influenced by Latin ārea open space, threshing floor) (and āerius aerial) from Latin ager field agro- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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