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Definition of avian

avian

/ˈeɪ.vi.ən/
a · vi · an
Plural:avians
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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or affecting birds.

Example

"The wildlife sanctuary is dedicated to the conservation of local avian species and their wetland habitats."

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• noun

1

A bird; any warm-blooded, egg-laying vertebrate animal belonging to the taxonomic class Aves, characterized by feathers, wings, and a beak.

Example

"Fossil evidence demonstrates that modern avians evolved directly from small theropod dinosaurs."

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• Rhymes for avian

• Nearby Words

aversive
avert
avertable
avian
aviary
aviate
aviation

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century from the Latin noun 'avis' (meaning 'bird') combined with the English suffix '-an'. It shares its Latin root with words such as 'aviation' and 'aviary'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Avian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/avian
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