avian
[ ey-vee-uhn ]
/ ˈeɪ vi ən /
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adjective
of or relating to birds.
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Words nearby avian
AVF, avg., avgas, avgolemono, avi-, avian, avian flu, avian influenza, avianize, avian leukosis-sarcoma complex, aviarist
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British Dictionary definitions for avian
avian
/ (ˈeɪvɪən) /
adjective
of, relating to, or resembling a bird
Word Origin for avian
C19: from Latin avis bird
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Medical definitions for avian
avian
[ ā′vē-ən ]
adj.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of birds.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for avian
avian
[ ā′vē-ən ]
Relating to birds.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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