Aerie GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
/ˈɪə.ri/ (noun)
the nest of large and powerful birds like eagle usually built in a high and secure location, perch, eyrie – a secure building in a high and inaccessible place, hideaway, stronghold, dwelling, sanctuary, refuge
Eagles cover the bottom of their large aeries with several layers of soft insulation, including grass and shredded corn husks. Shortly before laying eggs, they build an egg cup that helps protect the eggs from ice, snow and water.
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