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: of, relating to, or derived from birds
avian behavior
avian species
see also avian dinosaur
Examples of avian in a Sentence
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The detection of avian flu virus fragments in milk is a new challenge for the dairy industry.
—Kerry E. Kaylegian, Discover Magazine, 23 May 2024
Scientists with 30 years of experience in avian flu are watching the latest outbreak developments with vigilance and dread.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 21 May 2024
Egg prices, which have been volatile after a bout of avian flu, fell 7.3%.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 15 May 2024
Studies and observations since then have underscored that these birds are not just regurgitating food but are forming an avian milk to feed their hatchlings while the babies are nestbound.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2024
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Latin avis
First Known Use
1861, in the meaning defined above
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“Avian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avian. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
avian
adjective
avi·an
ˈā-vē-ən
: of, relating to, or derived from birds
Medical Definition
avian
adjective
avi·an
ˈā-vē-ən
: of, relating to, or derived from birds
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