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a·vi·an  (v-n)
adj.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of birds.
[From Latin avis, bird; see awi- in Indo-European roots.]
avian [ˈeɪvɪən]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) of, relating to, or resembling a bird
[from Latin avis bird]
avian  (v-n)
Relating to birds.
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Adj.1.avian - pertaining to or characteristic of birdsavian - pertaining to or characteristic of birds
zoological science, zoology - the branch of biology that studies animals
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