Week 3 words Flashcards

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1
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Avis - [AH wis]

A

bird (Latin)

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2
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Aviate

A

to navigate the air in an airplane; to fly

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3
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Avian

A

of or pertaining to birds

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4
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Aviculture

A

raising of and caring
for birds, especially wild birds in captivity

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5
Q

Ornis / ornithos

A

bird (Greek)

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6
Q

ornithology

A

study of the
nature and habits of birds

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7
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Ornithotrophe

A

place to feed
and observe bird

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8
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ornithopter

A

machine designed
to fly by flapping wings

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9
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Porcus -[POR koos]

A

pig, hog or swine (Latin)

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10
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Porcupine

A

spiny or prickly
pig-shaped rodent

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Porpoise

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a blunt, snouted, aquatic mammal, similar to a dolphin

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Porker

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a young pig raised for food

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