What is another word for eyrie?

Pronunciation: [ˈi͡əɹi] (IPA)

The word "eyrie" typically describes a nest or dwelling place for birds of prey, such as eagles or hawks. However, there are a few other words that can be used as synonyms for this term. One option is "rookery," which typically refers to a colony of nesting birds. Another synonym for "eyrie" would be "aerie," a similar term that can also describe a bird's nest or a high and remote dwelling place. Some may also use the term "perch" to describe a bird's high resting spot, while "den" or "lair" could be used to describe the homes of other types of animals.

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What are the hypernyms for Eyrie?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Eyrie

Then, well-satisfied with her accomplishment, and feeling that she could do no more at present for these two, she retired to her eyrie in the hayloft, entirely forgetful of the unhappy Paul.
"Jane Lends A Hand"
Shirley Watkins
But on his own responsibility he had kindled the blaze which materially aided the swift return of the Sea Eagle to her eyrie.
"The Boy Aviators' Flight for a Fortune"
Wilbur Lawton
The bird's-eye view obtained of Copenhagen and surroundings from this eyrie is one to be long and vividly remembered.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou

Famous quotes with Eyrie

  • He was indecisive, vacillating, with more wit than judgment, and with more judgment than earnestness. In that age of high hearts, stormy passions, and determined purpose, he looks helpless and not at home, like a butterfly in an eagle's eyrie. A gifted, accomplished, and apparently an amiable man, he was a feeble, and almost a despicable character. The parliament seem to have thought him hardly worth hanging. Cromwell bore with him only as a kinsman, and respected him only as a scholar. Charles II liked to laugh at his jokes, and to Saville his company was as good as an additional bottle of wine. … Although he unquestionably in some points improved our correctness of style and our versification, there is not much to be said either for or against his poetry. It is as a whole a mass of smooth and easy, yet systematic, trifling. Nine-tenths of it does not rise above mediocrity, and the tenth that remains is more distinguished by grace than by grandeur or depth.
    Edmund Waller

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