Rook"er*y (?), n.; pl.
Rookeries (&?;). 1. The
breeding place of a colony of rooks; also, the birds themselves.
Tennyson.
2. A breeding place of other gregarious birds,
as of herons, penguins, etc.
3. The breeding ground of seals, esp. of the
fur seals.
4. A dilapidated building with many rooms and
occupants; a cluster of dilapidated or mean buildings.
5. A brothel. [Low]
Rook"er*y (?), n.; pl.
Rookeries (&?;). 1. The
breeding place of a colony of rooks; also, the birds themselves.
Tennyson.
2. A breeding place of other gregarious birds,
as of herons, penguins, etc.
3. The breeding ground of seals, esp. of the
fur seals.
4. A dilapidated building with many rooms and
occupants; a cluster of dilapidated or mean buildings.
5. A brothel. [Low]
