aerie — the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle or hawk, typically built high up on a cliff or in a tall tree
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle or hawk, typically built high up on a cliff or in a tall tree
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛri/
Korean meaning: 독수리나 매 같은 맹금류의 둥지 (보통 절벽이나 높은 나무에 있는)
Korean pronunciation: **에**어리
Example Sentences
- The villain's secret aerie was so high up that even delivery drones got altitude sickness.
- From his penthouse aerie, the CEO watched over his business empire like a hawk.
- The hermit's aerie was so remote that even GPS gave up and said 'you're on your own.'
aerie
NOUN//ˈɛri//
the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle or hawk, typically built high up on a cliff or in a tall tree
a large golden eagle lands gracefully on its massive nest built into a rocky ledge high up on the cliff. The eagle carries a fish in its talons to feed its two fluffy eaglets waiting in the nest. The nest is constructed from thick branches and twigs, positioned precariously on the narrow cliff outcrop. The eaglets chirp excitedly and flap their small wings as their parent arrives with food. Wind currents swirl around the cliff face, showing how exposed and elevated this dwelling is. Other birds fly far below in the valley, emphasizing the extreme height of this location. the nest of a bird of prey built high up on a cliff
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Origin
From Middle French 'aire' meaning a bird of prey's nest, which came from Latin 'area' meaning an open space or flat surface. The word originally referred specifically to eagles' nests built high on cliffs before expanding to mean any lofty dwelling place.
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“The villain's secret aerie was so high up that even delivery drones got altitude sickness.”
“From his penthouse aerie, the CEO watched over his business empire like a hawk.”
“The hermit's aerie was so remote that even GPS gave up and said 'you're on your own.'”
“The hawk returned to its aerie with prey clutched in its talons.”
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