n.; pl. Rookeries 1. The breeding place of a colony of rooks; also, the birds themselves. Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. A breeding place of other gregarious birds, as of herons, penguins, etc. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. The breeding ground of seals, esp. of the fur seals. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. A dilapidated building with many rooms and occupants; a cluster of dilapidated or mean buildings. [ 1913 Webster ] 5. A brothel. [ Low ] [ 1913 Webster ] | 
