avian

[ ey-vee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to birds.

avian

/ ˈeɪvɪən /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a bird

avian

/ ā′vē-ən /

1. Relating to birds.

Word History and Origins

Origin of avian¹

First recorded in 1865–70; avi- + -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of avian¹

C19: from Latin avis bird

Example Sentences

Another avian aficionado, who gave his details simply as Paul from London, said it had been an early start to get to the site in good time.

From BBC

Swine are considered by health officials to be efficient influenza mixing bowls: They are susceptible to both avian and human flu viruses and can potentially provide an opportunity for different viruses to exchange genetic materials and become a greater threat to humans.

From Los Angeles Times

A July 22 email suggests that people might have infected their domestic cats with the bird flu, also called HPAI, for “highly pathogenic avian influenza,” but epidemiologists couldn’t determine how it happened because the animals’ owners had not been tested.

From Salon

A July 29 email reflects the absence of information when some farm owners don’t wish to correspond with public health departments about potential cases of bird flu, also called HPAI, for “highly pathogenic avian influenza.”

From Salon

The state Fish and Game Commission unanimously voted last week to make the unique avian a candidate for permanent safeguards under state law while acknowledging the perspectives of stakeholders from industries that could be affected by the decision.

From Los Angeles Times

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