eyrie
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i, ˈɪər
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eyrie or aerie (ˈɪərɪ, ˈɛərɪ, ˈaɪərɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the nest of an eagle or other bird of prey, built in a high inaccessible place |
| 2. | the brood of a bird of prey, esp an eagle |
| 3. | any high isolated position or place |
| [C16: from Medieval Latin airea, from Latin ārea open field, hence nest] | |
| aerie or aerie | |
| —n | |
| [C16: from Medieval Latin airea, from Latin ārea open field, hence nest] | |
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Eyrie
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Example sentences
Chicks stay in the eyrie six to seven weeks after hatching and are brought food by both parents.
Noise and visual disturbance have the potential to interrupt peregrine falcon reproductive activities at any active eyrie.
Falcons startled from the eyrie have been known to damage eggs or injure nestlings.
If any are found, a site management plan will be developed to provide protection to the eyrie.
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