Aviary

//ˈeɪviˌɛəɹi// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A house, enclosure, large cage, or other place for keeping birds confined; a birdhouse.
  2. 2
    a building where birds are kept wordnet

Synonyms

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bird cagebird sanctuaryperchroostvolary

Example

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"An aviary is a large enclosure for birds, often containing shrubbery and other plants to simulate their natural habitat."

Etymology

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

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