ClimateAugust 8, 2026

avian

AY-vee-un

Definition

Relating to, characteristic of, or derived from birds.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'avis,' meaning 'bird.' It entered English through the scientific classification system to describe traits or biological matters pertaining to the class Aves.

In the news

In the context of campus biodiversity, the term is used to describe the various species of birds inhabiting the university grounds. It highlights the importance of bird populations as key indicators of a healthy ecological environment on campus.

A campus alive with biodiversity

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