Meaning & use
aviary
A large enclosure or building where birds are kept for viewing, breeding, or study.
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The zoo's aviary housed dozens of colorful tropical birds among tall trees.
He built a small aviary in his backyard to raise finches and canaries.
A note on using this word
Aviary specifically refers to a space for birds, unlike a general term like enclosure, which could house any animal.
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