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aery

Other forms: aeries

Definitions of aery
  1. adjective
    characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
    synonyms: aerial, aeriform, airy, ethereal
    insubstantial, unreal, unsubstantial
    lacking material form or substance; unreal
  2. noun
    the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
    synonyms: aerie, eyrie, eyry
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    type of:
    bird nest, bird's nest, birdnest
    nest where birds lay their eggs and hatch their young
  3. noun
    any habitation at a high altitude
    synonyms: aerie, eyrie, eyry
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    type of:
    habitation
    the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
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