Aves

[ey-veez]

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. a class of vertebrates comprising the birds.

Aves

/ ˈeɪviːz /

plural noun

1. the class of vertebrates comprising the birds See bird

Word History and Origins

Origin of Aves¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Aves¹

pl of Latin avis bird