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词汇 volary
释义

Definition of volary in English:

volary

nounPlural volaries ˈvəʊləri
rare
  • A flock of birds kept in an aviary.

    a volary of a thousand birds
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I opened the third door, where I found a large volary.
    • Volaries of tame pigeons gathered about the fountain for refreshment.
    • I saw Ade toss scraps into the garden, into which immediately descended a volary of birds.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in sense 'birdcage, aviary'): from French volière, from voler 'to fly'.

Definition of volary in US English:

volary

nounˈvōlərē
rare
  • A flock of birds kept in an aviary.

    a volary of a thousand birds
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I opened the third door, where I found a large volary.
    • Volaries of tame pigeons gathered about the fountain for refreshment.
    • I saw Ade toss scraps into the garden, into which immediately descended a volary of birds.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in sense ‘birdcage, aviary’): from French volière, from voler ‘to fly’.

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