aery
/ˈɛri/
noun
- Alternative spelling of aerie; the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle or hawk, usually built high on a cliff or in a tree.
- The eagle returned to its aery with food for its young.
- The falconer climbed to the aery to check on the chicks.
- We spotted the hawk's aery on the highest ledge.
adjective
- Of or relating to the air; airy, light, or ethereal.
- Her voice had an aery quality, like wind through leaves.
- The aery curtains billowed gently in the summer breeze.
- The dancer's movements were so aery that she seemed to float.
- Lofty, high up; situated in the air.
- The castle's aery towers overlooked the valley.
- From the aery balcony, we could see the entire city.
- Eagles build their nests in aery cliffs.