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avian

/ˈeɪvi.ən/

Meanings
  • noun

    A bird or any other warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate animal.

    - "The avian population in this region is diverse."
    - "Birdwatchers often spot many different avian species."

Synonyms

feathery , birdly , feathered , plumed , winged
Rhymes
Words rhyming with avian
raven , heaven , aven , haven
Variants
List of all variants of avian that leads to same result
avian , avian dinosaur , avian dinosaurs , avian flu , avian influenza , non-avian , nonavian , non-avian dinosaur , non-avian dinosaurs , nonavian dinosaur , nonavian dinosaurs
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'avis' meaning 'bird'.


Trivia
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  1. The ostrich is the largest avian species, but it cannot fly.

  2. The condor is one of the largest flying avian species.

  3. Avians are the most diverse group of vertebrates, with over 10,000 known species.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. Ornithology: The scientific study of avians and other birds.

  2. Avian flu: A highly contagious viral infection among birds and, in some cases, humans.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Avians have been a significant part of human culture for thousands of years. They have been depicted in art, literature, and mythology, often symbolizing freedom, grace, and beauty.

How to Memorize "avian"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a bird in flight to remember the definition of avian.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word avian with the image of a bird to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'A Very Intelligent Animal' to remember that avian means bird.


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