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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An outbreak of disease in a bird population.

Adjective

1. 1
   Attacking many birds in a region at the same time. not-comparable
2. 2
   Pertaining to a disease of high morbidity that is occasionally present in a bird population. not-comparable

Etymology

From ep- + ornith- + -ic.

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