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eyrie
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[ˈɛːri], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a large nest of an eagle or other bird of prey, built high in a tree or on a cliff
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Origin
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early 16th century: from medieval Latin aeria, aerea, eyria, apparently from Anglo-Norman French eire and Old French aire, of uncertain origin; perhaps from Latin ager field, country (see acre), or perhaps from Latin area ‘level piece of ground’ (see area)
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