avian

adjective avi·an \ˈā-vē-ən\

: of or relating to birds

Full Definition of AVIAN

: of, relating to, or derived from birds <avian behavior> <avian species>

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Latin avis

First Known Use: 1870

Medical Dictionary

adjective avi·an \ˈā-vē-ən\

: of, relating to, or derived from birds

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