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The Eyrie is an ancient castle and seat of House Arryn, one of the oldest lines of Andal nobility, within the Vale of Arryn. It is situated in the Mountains of the Moon on a shoulder of the peak known as the Giant's Lance, several thousand feet above the valley below.
EYRIE definition: 1. the nest of an eagle or other large bird that eats meat, usually built in a high place that…. Learn more.
The Eyrie [1] is the principal stronghold of House Arryn. It is located in the Vale of Arryn near the east coast of Westeros. The Eyrie straddles the top of a peak in the Mountains of the Moon several thousand feet above the valley floor below.
An eyrie (a variant of aerie) is a bird nest of an eagle, falcon, hawk, or other bird of prey. Eyrie may also refer to: Places. Eyrie Bay, a bay in Antarctica; Glen Eyrie, a castle near Colorado Springs, Colorado; The Eyrie Vineyards, an American winery in Oregon; Arts, entertainment, and media. Eyrie, a novel by Tim Winton "Hope Eyrie" (a.k.a.
The meaning of EYRIE is chiefly British spelling of aerie.
An eyrie is the nest of a bird of prey such as an eagle, and is usually built high up in the mountains.
The nest of a bird of prey, esp. (in later use) that of an eagle on a mountain or cliff; (more widely) a nest of any large bird, esp. one that nests high on cliffs or tall trees. Cf. aire n.1 2. c1520. There hathe been..an Ayerye of goosse hawks contynually there bredyng.
noun. the nest of an eagle or other bird of prey, built in a high inaccessible place. the brood of a bird of prey, esp an eagle. any high isolated position or place. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of eyrie 1. C16: from Medieval Latin airea, from Latin ārea open field, hence nest. Discover More. Example Sentences.
noun. /ˈɪəri/, /ˈeəri/, /ˈaɪəri/ /ˈɪri/, /ˈeri/ (especially British English) ( North American English usually aerie) a nest that is built high up among rocks by a bird of prey (= a bird that kills other creatures for food) such as an eagle. Take your English to the next level.
An eyrie is the nest of a bird of prey such as an eagle or hawk. Eyries are perched high, in tall trees or on cliffs. You've probably seen a bird's nest or two, but you may not have seen an eyrie.
