First Known Use: 1577
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aviary
noun avi·ary \ˈā-vē-ˌer-ē, -ˌe-rē\
: a place (such as a large cage or a building) where many birds are kept
plural avi·ar·ies
Full Definition of AVIARY
: a place for keeping birds confined
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Examples of AVIARY
- The zoo has a new outdoor aviary.
Origin of AVIARY
Latin aviarium, from avis bird; akin to Greek aetos eagle
Rhymes with AVIARY
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AVIARY Defined for Kids
aviary
noun avi·ary \ˈā-vē-ˌer-ē\
plural avi·ar·ies
Definition of AVIARY for Kids
: a place (as a large cage or a building) where birds are kept
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