aves

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪviːz/

Definition

The scientific class of warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by feathers, toothless beaked jaws, the laying of hard-shelled eggs, and a high metabolic rate.

Examples

• The evolution of aves from theropod dinosaurs remains one of the most fascinating topics in paleontology.

• Modern classification systems place all living birds within the taxonomic group known as aves.

• Researchers studying the skeletal structure of ancient aves have discovered surprising links to prehistoric reptiles.

Synonyms of aves

Words with a similar meaning to aves:

• birds
• avian species
• feathered vertebrates
• ornithological subjects

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