EYRY
Dictionary entry overview: What does eyry mean? • EYRY (noun)
The noun EYRY has 2 senses:
1. the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
2. any habitation at a high altitude
Familiarity information: EYRY used as a noun is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• EYRY (noun)
Meaning:
The lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made)
Synonyms:
aerie; aery; eyrie; eyry
Hypernyms ("eyry" is a kind of...):
bird nest; bird's nest; birdnest (nest where birds lay their eggs and hatch their young)
Meaning:
Any habitation at a high altitude
Classified under:
Nouns denoting spatial position
Synonyms:
aerie; aery; eyrie; eyry
Hypernyms ("eyry" is a kind of...):
habitation (the native habitat or home of an animal or plant)
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