: of, relating to, or derived from birds
avian behavior
avian species
see also avian dinosaur
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Over that period, the price of eggs soared more than 37%, however, as a result of an avian flu that has depleted supply.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Its profits are often influenced by avian flu and by corn (chicken feed) prices.
—John Dorfman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Avian Flu in Milk The detection of avian flu virus fragments in milk is a new challenge for the dairy industry.
—Kerry E. Kaylegian, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Arizona's Department of Health Services said in a press release on Friday that two workers were sickened with the avian flu after coming into contact with infected poultry in Pinal County.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Its profits are often influenced by avian flu and by corn (chicken feed) prices.
—John Dorfman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Avian Flu in Milk The detection of avian flu virus fragments in milk is a new challenge for the dairy industry.
—Kerry E. Kaylegian, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Arizona's Department of Health Services said in a press release on Friday that two workers were sickened with the avian flu after coming into contact with infected poultry in Pinal County.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Avian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avian. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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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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