noun
- Plural of eyrie; the nests of birds of prey, especially eagles, built high on cliffs or in tall trees.
- A high, remote, or fortified dwelling or stronghold.
Usage: Also spelled 'aeries' or 'eeries'; Typically refers to large, sturdy nests in elevated locations
Usage: Figurative or literary use
Examples
- The golden eagles built their eyries on the steep mountain cliffs.
- Several hawk eyries were spotted along the canyon walls.
- The castle stood like an eyrie overlooking the valley below.
- Ornithologists studied the eyries to monitor the bird population.
- From the eyries high above, the eagles could see for miles.
- The ancient fortress was perched in an eyrie accessible only by narrow paths.