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Because birds have been a big part of our lives and cultures for so long, many of the words we use when we talk about our feathered fellows are ancient in origin, derived from avis, the Latin word meaning “bird.” Count in this group the words avian (having to do with birds), aviculture (the keeping of birds, especially for breeding purposes), and aviary (a place to house birds). And what about aviation, aviator, and avionics? You got it: When you see the letters avi– at the beginning of a word, you can figure a connection to birds or to one of their most notable qualities — flight!