avian

adj, noun — 4 senses

avian

adj

/ˈeɪvi.ən/

Etymology From Latin avis (“bird”) + -ian.

1

Characteristic of or pertaining to birds, or to bird-like or flying creatures.

Derived terms: antiavian, avian dinosaur, avian flu, avian influenza, avian ingestion, avianize, avianlike, non-avian, nonavian, proavian, unavian

avian

noun

Etymology From Latin avis (“bird”) + -ian.

1

A bird.

2

A bird-like or flying creature.

3

Lifestyle Slang Someone who roleplays or describes themselves as being a bird or bird-like animal character with human characteristics.

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