volary

noun

vo·​la·​ry
ˈvōlərē,
ˈväl-,
-ri
plural -es
1
: a large birdcage : aviary
2
: the birds in an aviary : a flight or flock of birds

Word History

Etymology

Latin volare to fly + English -ary

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“Volary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volary. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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