unavian

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word unavian. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word unavian, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say unavian in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word unavian you have here. The definition of the word unavian will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofunavian, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ avian.

Adjective

unavian (comparative more unavian, superlative most unavian)

  1. Not avian.
    Synonym: unbirdlike
    • 1951, The Ibis, volume 93, page 505:
      This unavian behaviour, which recalls that of the hive-bee in winter, is evidently an adaptation to conserve heat.