ˈa(a)(ə)rē, ˈe(ə)-, ˈi(ə)-, ˈa(ə)-, ˈērē, -ri noun
or ey·rie “, ˈīr- ; or aery like aerie
( plural aeries or eyries )
Etymology: Medieval Latin aeria, aerea, from Old French aire, from Latin area open space, feeding place for animals — more at area
1. : the nest of a bird (as an eagle or hawk) on a cliff or a mountaintop
2. obsolete : a brood of birds, especially birds of prey
3. : a room or a dwelling or other quarters placed high up