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.