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avian

 

[ หˆeษช.vi.ษ™n ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

Of or relating to birds.

Synonyms

bird-related.

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Word Description / Examples
avian

Used in scientific or formal contexts when referring to anything related to birds.

  • The avian species in this region are extraordinarily diverse
  • The zoo's avian exhibit is particularly popular among visitors
bird-related

Used in general conversation or informal contexts to describe anything connected with birds.

  • I have a lot of bird-related stuff in my room, like posters and figurines
  • Her research focuses on bird-related diseases

Examples of usage

  • Avian species are known for their ability to fly.
  • Many avian species migrate during the winter months.
Context #2 | Noun

ornithology

A bird.

Synonyms

bird, fowl.

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Word Description / Examples
avian

This term is often used in scientific or academic contexts to describe anything related to birds.

  • The avian migration patterns are changing due to climate change
bird

This is the most common term and can be used in everyday conversation to describe any bird.

  • I saw a beautiful bird in the park today
fowl

This term is usually used to describe birds that are domesticated, especially for food.

  • The farm has chickens, ducks, and other fowl

Examples of usage

  • The avian perched on a branch.
  • The zoo had a diverse collection of avians.
Context #3 | Adjective

medical

Relating to or characteristic of birds.

Synonyms

bird-related.

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Word Description / Examples
avian

This term is often used in scientific or formal contexts to describe things related to birds. It's commonly found in biology, zoology, and medical texts.

  • The avian flu is highly contagious among birds.
  • Researchers are studying avian migration patterns.
bird-related

This is a more general term and can be used in everyday conversation or informal writing to describe anything pertaining to birds.

  • She has a passion for bird-related crafts.
  • We have lots of bird-related decorations in our garden.

Examples of usage

  • The avian flu spread rapidly among the bird population.
  • The veterinarian treated the avian patients with care.

Translations

Translations of the word "avian" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aviรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค•เฅเคทเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vogel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั‚ะฐัˆะธะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ptasi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ณฅใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aviaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aviar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๋ฅ˜์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูŠูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ptaฤรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vtรกฤรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธŸ็ฑป็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ptiฤji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fugl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aviar

Etymology

The word 'avian' comes from the Latin word 'avis', which means bird. It has been used in English since the 19th century to describe anything related to birds or bird-like characteristics. Avian is commonly used in ornithology, medicine, and biology to refer to birds or bird-related matters.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,285, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.