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Synonyms

avian

American  
[ey-vee-uhn] / ˈeɪ vi ən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to birds.

avian British  
/ ˈeɪvɪən /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or resembling a bird

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avian Scientific  
/ ā′vē-ən /

  1. Relating to birds.

Etymology

Origin of avian

First recorded in 1865–70; avi- + -an

Example Sentences

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What has helped is that the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, has faded.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Last year around the same time, supply disruptions—caused in part by avian flu—had driven egg prices to record high.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

So while soccer is part of the book’s narrative, the memoir is as much about the sport as “To Kill a Mockingbird” is about avian homicide.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

"The last time we saw a wreck on this scale was 2014," Wrobel added, "and after the impact of avian flu this is the last thing our seabirds need".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

“Are you trying to give us all avian flu? Put that down! Throw it away! And—take a shower, for Pete’s sake!”

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead

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