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AVES
Aves, class Aves
(noun) (ornithology) the class of birds
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
aves
plural of ave
Anagrams
• AEVs, Esav, Save, VASE, VESA, Veas, save, vaes, vase
Source: Wiktionary
A"ves, n. pl. Etym: [L., pl. of avis bird.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: The class of Vertebrata that includes the birds.
Note: Aves, or birds, have a complete double circulation, oviparous, reproduction, front limbs peculiarly modified as wings; and they bear feathers. All existing birds have a horny beak, without teeth; but some Mesozoic fossil birds (Odontornithes) had conical teeth inserted in both jaws. The principal groups are: Carinatæ, including all existing flying birds; Ratitæ, including the ostrich and allies, the apteryx, and the extinct moas; Odontornithes, or fossil birds with teeth.
Note: The ordinary birds are classified largely by the structure of the beak and feet, which are in direct relating to their habits. See Beak, Bird, Odontonithes.
AVE
A"ve, n. Etym: [L., hail.]
1. An ave Maria. He repeated Aves and Credos. Macaulay.
2. A reverential salutation. Their loud applause and aves vehement. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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