volary
/ˈvəʊləri/noun (plural volaries) rare
A flock of birds kept in an aviary: a volary of a thousand birds...
- I saw Ade toss scraps into the garden, into which immediately descended a volary of birds.
- I opened the third door, where I found a large volary.
- Volaries of tame pigeons gathered about the fountain for refreshment.
Origin
Mid 17th century (in sense 'birdcage, aviary'): from French volière, from voler 'to fly'.
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