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a⋅vi⋅an

[ey-vee-uhn]
–adjective
of or pertaining to birds.

Origin:
1865–70; avi- + -an
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a·vi·an   (ā'vē-ən)   
adj.  Of, relating to, or characteristic of birds.

[From Latin avis, bird; see awi- in Indo-European roots.]
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Main Entry: avi·an
Pronunciation: 'A-vE-&n
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or derived from birds
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avian a·vi·an (ā'vē-ən)
adj.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of birds.

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