English word avian comes from English -ian, Latin avis ((figuratively) omen, portent. A bird.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ian | English (eng) | (as a noun) Having a certain profession.. (as a noun) One from, belonging to, relating to, or like.. (as an adjective) From, related to, or like. |
| avis | Latin (lat) | (figuratively) omen, portent. A bird. |
| avian | English (eng) | Characteristic of or pertaining to birds, or to bird-like or flying creatures. A bird-like or flying creature.. A bird. |