avian
UK: ˈeɪ.vi.ən | US: ˈeɪ.vi.ən
adj. relating to birds
n. a bird (rare, technical usage)
The root "avi" derives from Latin avis (bird), which also appears in words like "aviation" (the act of flying) and "aviary" (a large enclosure for birds). The suffix "-an" is a common English adjectival suffix of Latin origin, indicating "pertaining to." Thus, "avian" literally means "pertaining to birds." The term is often used in scientific or technical contexts (e.g., avian flu, avian species).
The zoo specializes in avian care, housing over 200 species of birds.
Avian migration patterns are studied by ornithologists worldwide.
The disease primarily affects avian populations but can rarely spread to humans.
Feathers are a key characteristic of avian anatomy.
Her research focuses on avian behavior in urban environments.