avian - Wiktionary, the free dictionary (original) (raw)

From Latin avis (“bird”) +‎ -ian.

avian (not comparable)

  1. Characteristic of or pertaining to birds, or to bird-like or flying creatures.
    Coordinate terms: birdly, feathered, plumed, winged

of birds

avian (plural avians)

  1. A bird.
  2. A bird-like or flying creature.
  3. (furry fandom) Someone who roleplays or describes themselves as being a bird or bird-like animal character with human characteristics.
    Synonym: feathery

avian

  1. accusative singular of avia