Rookery

Definition of Rookery

Rook´er`y
n.1.The breeding place of a colony of rooks; also, the birds themselves.
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.

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