aboideau
n. C2 Proficiency aboideau
n. a type of small, decorative bird cage with a roof that looks like a house. It is often used for keeping pet birds in a stylish way.
n. a small, ornate bird cage with a roof resembling a miniature house. Often used in historical or decorative contexts to describe the housing of domesticated birds.
The old aboideau was covered in gold leaf.
The collector spent years searching for an original aboideau to display his rare collection of songbirds.
While modern cages prioritize ventilation and safety, the aboideau represents a bygone era of ornamental birdkeeping where aesthetics and status were the primary concerns.