Eyrie
/ˈɪə.riː/noun
A nest built high on a cliff, ledge, or mountain, especially by a bird of prey.
Did you know?Eyrie is a bird-nest word that entered English through Old French from Latin, and its elevated, almost sacred feel helped it become a perfect symbol of power and isolation.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
area
“A level place; open space, yard, or threshing floor.”
Old French
Old French
aire
“A nest, especially an eagle's nest; also a place or site.”
Middle English
English
eyry
“An eagle's nest or nest of a bird of prey.”
Modern English
English
eyrie
“A nest built high on a cliff, ledge, or mountain, especially by a bird of prey.”