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eyrie
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ey·rie  (âr, îr)
n.
Variant of aerie.

eyrie [ˈɪərɪ ˈɛərɪ ˈaɪərɪ], aerie
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the nest of an eagle or other bird of prey, built in a high inaccessible place
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the brood of a bird of prey, esp an eagle
3. any high isolated position or place
[from Medieval Latin airea, from Latin ārea open field, hence nest]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.eyrie - the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)eyrie - the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
bird nest, bird's nest, birdnest - nest where birds lay their eggs and hatch their young
2.eyrie - any habitation at a high altitudeeyrie - any habitation at a high altitude    
habitation - the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
Translations
eyrie [ˈaɪərɪ] Naguilera f
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