5 letter words starting with AVI

Avian

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to birds or the class Aves.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈeɪ.vi.ən/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈeɪ.vi.ən/

Origin and Usage: The word "avian" comes from the Latin word "avis," which means bird. It was first used in the 19th century to describe things related to birds or the class Aves.

Synonyms: Bird-related, avian-related, ornithological.

Related Words: Aviso, naive, ravin, vinal.

Example Sentences:

• The avian flu has caused a lot of concern among public health officials.
• The zoo has a new exhibit featuring avian species from around the world.
• The study of avian behavior is a fascinating field of research.