non-avian
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/nɒnˈeɪviən/
not bird-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-avian' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'avian' from Latin 'avis' meaning 'bird'.
Historical Evolution
'non-avian' combines the prefix 'non-' with 'avian', which comes from the Latin word 'avis'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not bird-like', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/25 15:06