< French < Latin -ārius -ary, a learned doublet of the French suffix -ier -eer, -ier 2
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Like the corresponding French nouns in -eur, these nouns in -aire, as well as those in -èire, are also used as adjectives. -aire = -arium.
From Frédéric Mistral Poet and Leader in Provence by Downer, Charles Alfred
This suffix corresponds to the suffix -aire, mentioned above.
From Frédéric Mistral Poet and Leader in Provence by Downer, Charles Alfred
The Aire Sutileza Elixir is floral, fresh and earthy, featuring notes of pear, lemon, jasmine sambac, vetiver, sandalwood and musk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
Madison Air has grown through acquisitions and owns businesses including Nortek Air Solutions, a heating and cooling systems manufacturer, and April Aire, which makes air purifiers.
From Barron's ● Apr. 16, 2026
Mr Platt said the group had been fishing "as normal" on the River Aire when his son made his discovery close to South Accommodation Road.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2025
East of Port Angeles, explore several back roads and rustic trails after picking up provisions at Country Aire Natural Foods.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
The Aire is the shop of Thunder and Lightning.
From The Pictorial Press Its Origin and Progress by Jackson, Mason
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