: of, relating to, or derived from birds
avian behavior
avian species
see also avian dinosaur
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The second comes from the avian world.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
Turkey flocks are affected by several avian diseases, as millions of birds have been infected with bird flu and respiratory diseases.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Province struggling with bird flu An expert in avian virology told CNN that the Canadian government’s order to cull the entire flock is in line with standard avian flu mitigation efforts.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
In the case of avian feather follicle development, changes at the molecular and tissue levels emerge together.
—Anna Demming, Quanta Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
Turkey flocks are affected by several avian diseases, as millions of birds have been infected with bird flu and respiratory diseases.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Province struggling with bird flu An expert in avian virology told CNN that the Canadian government’s order to cull the entire flock is in line with standard avian flu mitigation efforts.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
In the case of avian feather follicle development, changes at the molecular and tissue levels emerge together.
—Anna Demming, Quanta Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Avian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avian. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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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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