Definition of EYRIE

eyrie

Meanings

Plural: eyries

Noun

  • the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
  • any habitation at a high altitude
  • The nest of a bird of prey.
  • Any high and remote but commanding place.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English eire, aire, from Old French aire or Medieval Latin aeria. Old French aire, in the sense of an eagle's nest, may have derived from Latin ager, or may less likely be related to the other senses, ultimately from Latin ārea.

Synonyms

aerie, aery, eyry

Scrabble Score: 8

eyrie is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
eyrie is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
eyrie is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

eyrie is a valid Words With Friends word