Avian: meaning, definitions and examples
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avian
[ หeษช.vi.ษn ]
bird species
Of or relating to birds.
Synonyms
bird-related
Examples of usage
- Avian species are known for their ability to fly.
- Many avian species migrate during the winter months.
ornithology
A bird.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The avian perched on a branch.
- The zoo had a diverse collection of avians.
medical
Relating to or characteristic of birds.
Synonyms
bird-related
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:
๐ต๐น aviรกrio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคเฅเคทเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Vogel
๐ฎ๐ฉ burung
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฐัะธะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ptasi
๐ฏ๐ต ้ณฅใฎ
๐ซ๐ท aviaire
๐ช๐ธ aviar
๐น๐ท kuล
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ๋ฅ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ ptaฤรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ vtรกฤรญ
๐จ๐ณ ้ธ็ฑป็
๐ธ๐ฎ ptiฤji
๐ฎ๐ธ fugl
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ quล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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