Etymology

aviary

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Today it means: A house, enclosure, large cage, or other place for keeping birds confined; a birdhouse. Full definition →

First used 16th c.Latin aviārium
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  1. Latin · derived fromaviārium
  2. English todayaviary

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

First known use, by meaning

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

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