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avian

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈeɪviən/

avian means: Connected with birds or creatures that resemble birds or fly.

adjective

BIRD RELATEDC1

Connected with birds or creatures that resemble birds or fly.

  • Avian flu spread through the farm.
  • The island has many avian species.
  • Researchers study avian migration each spring.

Similar words: bird-related

Common phrases: avian flu, avian species, avian population

noun

BIRDC2

A bird.

  • A small avian perched on the fence.
  • The injured avian could no longer fly.
  • These avians nest near the river.

Similar words: bird

Common phrases: small avian, wild avian

BIRDLIKE CREATUREC2

A creature that resembles a bird or is able to fly.

  • An avian guarded the mountain in the story.
  • The game’s avians have four wings.
  • She drew an avian with silver feathers.

Common phrases: winged avian, alien avian

BIRD PERSONAC2

A person who presents or plays themselves as a bird character with human qualities.

  • An avian joined our roleplay group.
  • Several avians wore feathered costumes at the convention.
  • She describes herself as an avian in the fandom.

Similar words: feathery

Common phrases: avian in costume, avian roleplayer

Questions about avian

What does avian mean?

Connected with birds or creatures that resemble birds or fly.

What is avian in other languages?

Türkçe: kuşlara ait · Español: aviar · Français: aviaire · Deutsch: Vogel- · Italiano: aviario · 日本語: 鳥類の

How do you pronounce avian?

It is pronounced /ˈeɪviən/.

How do you use avian in a sentence?

Avian flu spread through the farm. The island has many avian species.

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