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Aviary: meaning, definitions and examples

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aviary

 

[ หˆeษช.vi.ษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird enclosure

An aviary is a large enclosure for confining birds, allowing them space to fly. Unlike birdcages, aviaries offer a more natural and spacious environment for birds, often resembling their natural habitat. Aviaries can be found in zoos, wildlife parks, and in some private residences. They are designed to provide a safe environment for various bird species, promoting natural behaviors and interactions.

Synonyms

bird sanctuary, birdcage, birdhouse.

Examples of usage

  • The zoo's new aviary houses exotic birds from all over the world.
  • She built an aviary in her backyard to keep her pet birds safe.
  • Visitors enjoyed walking through the aviary, observing birds in flight.
  • The conservation program includes an aviary to rehabilitate injured birds.

Translations

Translations of the word "aviary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aviรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค‚เค›เฅ€เค˜เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Volieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kandang burung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั‚ะฐัˆะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aviarium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ณฅๅฐๅฑ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voliรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pajarera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kuลŸhane

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒˆ์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุช ุงู„ุทูŠูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ptรกkรกrna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vtรกฤiareลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธŸ่ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ptiฤja hiลกa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fuglahรบs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั าฏะนั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒžแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quลŸ evi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pajarera

Etymology

The word 'aviary' originates from the Latin word 'aviarium', which is derived from 'avis', meaning 'bird'. The term was first used in the mid-19th century to describe a large enclosure specifically designed for keeping birds. Early aviaries were often simple structures with netting or wire, but they evolved to replicate natural habitats more closely, allowing birds to thrive in a controlled environment. Aviaries serve not only as homes for birds but also as educational displays for the public. They have grown in popularity, particularly in zoos and parks, where they aim to educate visitors about avian species and encourage conservation efforts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,391, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.