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.
AVESTA
A*ves"ta, n.
Defn: The Zoroastrian scriptures. See Zend-Avesta.
AVESTAN
A*ves"tan, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to the Avesta or the language of the Avesta. - -n.
Defn: The language of the Avesta; — less properly called Zend.
AVIADO
A`vi*a"do, n. [Sp.]
Defn: One who works a mine with means provided by another. [Sp. Amer. & Southwestern U. S.]
AVIAN
A"vi*an, a.
Defn: Of or instrument to birds.