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Webster 1913 Edition


Aviary

A′vi-a-ry

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Aviaries
.
[L.
aviarium
, fr.
aviarius
pertaining to birds, fr.
avis
bird, akin to Gr, [GREEK], Skr.
vi
.]
A house, inclosure, large cage, or other place, for keeping birds confined; a bird house.
Lincolnshire may be termed the
aviary
of England.
Fuller.

Webster 1828 Edition


Aviary

A'VIARY

,
Noun.
[L. aviarium, from avis, a fowl.]
A bird cage; an inclosure for keeping birds confined.

Definition 2024


aviary

aviary

English

Aviary
Saint Louis Zoological Park

Noun

aviary (plural aviaries)

  1. A house, enclosure, large cage, or other place for keeping birds confined; a birdhouse. [from 16th c.]

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