It's Greek To Me!

Greek and Latin Prefixes, Roots and Suffixes used in English
This page © 1999 by Nicholas E. Miller

Basic term

Meaning
Greek
Latin
Prefix
Suffix

avi(s)

bird
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Yes
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Examples

Definition

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avian (5)

(adj.) - From the Latin word. = Of or related to birds.

aviary (4)

(noun) - From the Latin word. = A large cage for keeping birds, in a zoo, park, etc.

aviation (3)

(noun) - From the Latin word. = Related to the design, production or operation of an airplane.

aviator (4)

(noun) - From the Latin word. = A pilot or one who flies an airplane. Aviatrix is the feminine form of this word.

par avion (2)

(term) - From French, but related to the Latin avi with similar etymology. = The term means "by airplane" and is marked on envelopes and packages sent by airmail.