avian

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See also: avían

English

Etymology

From Latin avis (bird) +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation

Adjective

avian (not comparable)

  1. Characteristic of or pertaining to birds, or to bird-like or flying creatures.
    Coordinate terms: birdly, feathered, plumed, winged

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Noun

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avian (plural avians)

  1. A bird.
  2. A bird-like or flying creature.
  3. (furry fandom) Someone who roleplays or describes themselves as being a bird or bird-like animal character with human characteristics.
    Synonym: feathery

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Adjective

avian

  1. accusative singular of avia