Aves

American  

[ey-veez] / ˈeɪ viz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. a class of vertebrates comprising the birds.

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Aves British  

/ ˈeɪviːz /

plural noun

1. the class of vertebrates comprising the birds See bird

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Etymology

Origin of Aves

1895–1900; < New Latin; Latin, plural of avis bird

Example Sentences

The payments included 22 for players from Greek club Doxa Drama, plus 19 from CD Aves and 18 from Uniao da Madeira in Portugal.

From Seattle Times

“It’s incredibly sad,” said Aves, the researcher, “but finding microplastics in fresh Antarctic snow highlights the extent of plastic pollution into even the most remote regions of the world.”

From Washington Post

"The most likely source of these airborne microplastics is local scientific research stations," researcher Alex Aves wrote in the journal, Cryosphere.

From BBC

This tiny, wedge-shaped joint, which anchors the northwest corner of Ogden, Milwaukee and Chicago Aves. in the River West neighborhood, aptly self-describes on its facade as Chicago's most intimate bar.

From Salon

With her parents’ eventual forgiveness, Aves took her sourcing up a notch, trawling for finds at flea markets and garage sales.

From The Verge