English Explanatory Dictionary

aviary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A house, enclosure, large cage, or other place for keeping birds confined; a birdhouse.

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪvɪəɹi/ /ˈeɪviˌɛəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-aviary.wav

Word forms

aviary aviaries

Etymology

From Latin aviārium, from avis (“bird”).

Derived words

aviarian aviarist caviary
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