English Explanatory Dictionary

avian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characteristic of or pertaining to birds, or to bird-like or flying creatures.
noun
  1. A bird.
  2. A bird-like or flying creature.
  3. Someone who roleplays or describes themselves as being a bird or bird-like animal character with human characteristics.

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪvi.ən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-avian.wav

Word forms

avian avians

Etymology

From Latin avis (“bird”) + -ian.

Synonyms

birdly birdy avian avianlike birdlike / bird-like feathery

Derived words

antiavian avian dinosaur avian flu avian influenza avian ingestion avianize avianlike non-avian nonavian proavian unavian
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