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roost - What does it mean?

Definition of 'roost'

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The place where a bird sleeps (usually its nest or a branch).
  • * Dryden
  • He clapped his wings upon his roost .
  • A group of birds roosting together.
  • Derived terms
    * rule the roost

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • (of birds) sleep.
  • to come back home
  • Etymology 2

    From (etyl)

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (UK|Shetland|and|Orkney) A tidal race.
  • Etymology 3

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • Anagrams

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