: of, relating to, or derived from birds
avian behavior
avian species
see also avian dinosaur
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One of those vaccines is against avian flu strain H5N1, which is currently circulating in wild birds and dairy farms.
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Alex Knapp, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The current bird flu strain, H5N1, since emerging in 2020 in Europe has been declared the largest avian flu epidemic ever on that continent and has spread to Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
An outbreak of avian flu has drastically impact egg production across the United States, with empty shelves reported in numerous stores along with price increases for the everyday cooking staple.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Patrick Penfield, a professor and supply chain expert at Syracuse University’s School of Management, expects egg prices could climb as much as 20% more in 2025 as the avian flu epidemic shows no signs of slowing down.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2025
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Alex Knapp, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The current bird flu strain, H5N1, since emerging in 2020 in Europe has been declared the largest avian flu epidemic ever on that continent and has spread to Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
An outbreak of avian flu has drastically impact egg production across the United States, with empty shelves reported in numerous stores along with price increases for the everyday cooking staple.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Patrick Penfield, a professor and supply chain expert at Syracuse University’s School of Management, expects egg prices could climb as much as 20% more in 2025 as the avian flu epidemic shows no signs of slowing down.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Avian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avian. Accessed 26 Jan. 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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