avian

[ey-vee-uhn]

adjective

1. of or relating to birds.

avian

/ ˈeɪvɪən /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a bird

avian

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

Since the avian flu arrived en force in California’s dairy industry in 2024, not only has it sickened cows, it has killed hundreds of domestic cats.

From Los Angeles Times

Stricter rules on releasing millions of gamebirds into the Welsh countryside are needed urgently over fears for native wildlife and the spread of avian flu, campaigners have said.

From BBC

Teeth marks made on the leg bone of a large avian reptile known as a terror bird 13 million years ago suggest an even bigger predator may have killed it, scientists say.

From BBC

At the outset of the trip, Mr Barber said he was hoping that avian flu had "eased off", after a "quite disastrous" impact on the swan population.

From BBC

Reduced cattle availability and recovering chicken populations hit by avian flu also pushed prices higher.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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