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avian

[ey-vee-uhn] / ˈeɪ vi ən /


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Like avian Fagins, the birds were indoctrinating others to a life of crime.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Mr. Lefebvre’s database reveals a hierarchy of avian intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

It arguably perpetuates the avian love story that Friends of Big Bear Valley describes in its own posts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

The traditional method of creating flu vaccines involves growing the virus in eggs - but this can be a problem when there are virulent avian flu strains which can kill the eggs used during manufacturing.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“Are you trying to give us all avian flu? Put that down! Throw it away! And—take a shower, for Pete’s sake!”

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead




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