Le lieu oů se perchent les volailles d'une basse-cour, les perroquets domestiques, etc.
ETYM AS. hrôst; akin to OD. roest roost, roesten to roost, and probably to Eng. roof. Related to Roof.
1. A perch on which domestic fowl rest or sleep.
2. A shelter with perches for fowl or other birds.