The difference between Avian and Feathered

When used as adjectives, avian means characteristic of or pertaining to birds, or to bird-like or flying creatures, whereas feathered means covered with feathers.


Avian is also noun with the meaning: a bird.

check bellow for the other definitions of Avian and Feathered

  1. Avian as an adjective:

    Characteristic of or pertaining to birds, or to bird-like or flying creatures.

  1. Avian as a noun:

    A bird.

  2. Avian as a noun:

    A bird-like or flying creature.

  3. Avian as a noun (furry fandom):

    Someone who roleplays or describes themselves as being a bird or bird-like animal character with human characteristics.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: feathery"

  1. Feathered as an adjective:

    covered with feathers

  2. Feathered as an adjective (rowing):

    having the blades of oars or propellers parallel to the direction of motion

  3. Feathered as an adjective (engineering, manufacturing):

    of a finely bevelled edge

  4. Feathered as an adjective (Appalachian):

    badly beaten

  5. Feathered as an adjective (in combination):

    Having a specific type of feather.

    Examples:

    "A blue-feathered bird."

  1. Feathered as a verb:

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