: of, relating to, or derived from birds
avian behavior
avian species
see also avian dinosaur
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An outbreak of avian flu caused a shortage of eggs, the price of which soared.
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Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 8 June 2024
Dairy cows with avian flu have died or been slaughtered by farmers after not recovering , Reuters reporting found.
—Michael Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 June 2024
Advertisement The avian flu, which saw a North American resurgence beginning in February 2022, is believed to have jumped from wild birds to dairy cows late last year.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
Some price increases were attributed to the avian flu upending the egg and poultry industries.
—Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
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Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 8 June 2024
Dairy cows with avian flu have died or been slaughtered by farmers after not recovering , Reuters reporting found.
—Michael Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 June 2024
Advertisement The avian flu, which saw a North American resurgence beginning in February 2022, is believed to have jumped from wild birds to dairy cows late last year.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
Some price increases were attributed to the avian flu upending the egg and poultry industries.
—Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for avian
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avian
adjective
avi·an
ˈā-vē-ən 
: of, relating to, or derived from birds
Medical Definition
avian
adjective
avi·an
ˈā-vē-ən
: of, relating to, or derived from birds
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