Early 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Cockeram (fl. 1623–1658), lexicographer. From classical Latin oviāria flock of sheep from ovis sheep + -āria.
Definition of oviary in US English:
oviary
nounˈəʊvɪəri
rare
A flock of sheep.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Cockeram (fl. 1623–1658), lexicographer. From classical Latin oviāria flock of sheep from ovis sheep + -āria.