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

Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking the H5N1 avian flu that is widespread in wild birds worldwide and causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows.

From Science Daily

The study aimed to digitally reconstruct the brain of the bird, which it has named Navaornis hestiae, to determine the evolutionary origins of the modern avian brain.

From BBC

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

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

In fact, the city’s entire bird population may undergo a transformation based on the changing environment, said Eric Wood, an associate professor of avian and urban ecology at Cal State Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

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