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aviculture
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a·vi·cul·ture  (v-klchr, v-)
n.
The raising, keeping, and care of birds.
[Latin avis, bird; see awi- in Indo-European roots + culture.]
avi·cultur·ist n.
aviculture [ˈeɪvɪˌkʌltʃə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) the keeping and rearing of birds
aviculturist  n
aviculture
the raising or keeping of birds. — aviculturist, n.
See also: Birds
Translations
aviculture
n (form) → Vogelzucht f
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