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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)
aerie, aery, eyry
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    
aerie, aery, eyry
habitation - the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
Translations
eyrie [ˈaɪərɪ] N → aguilera f
eyrie
n → Horst m
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They climbed out of the smelting town, where eyrie houses perched insecurely on a precipitous landscape.
The Valley of the Moon by London, Jack View in context
It had occurred to her to look once more into the queer gaunt room which had been Clare's den, or rather eyrie, for so long, and climbing the ladder she stood at the open door of the apartment, regarding and pondering.
Tess of the d'Urbervilles - A Pure Woman by Hardy, Thomas View in context
I agreed with George, and suggested that we should seek out some retired and old-world spot, far from the madding crowd, and dream away a sunny week among its drowsy lanes - some half-forgotten nook, hidden away by the fairies, out of reach of the noisy world - some quaint-perched eyrie on the cliffs of Time, from whence the surging waves of the nineteenth century would sound far-off and faint.
Three Men In A Boat (To Say Nothing Of The Dog) by Jerome, Jerome K. View in context
 
 
 
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