This is the 11574th most frequent Catalan word.
àvies
Grandmothers.
Here, 'àvies' is used as the plural form of 'àvia' (Latin origin), referring to grandmothers in general terms.
Les àvies solen explicar històries interessants.
Grandmothers usually tell interesting stories.
In this sentence, 'àvies' refers to specific grandmothers observed performing an action.
Vaig veure les àvies passejant al parc aquest matí.
I saw the grandmothers walking in the park this morning.
The word 'àvies' is used in a generalized, metaphorical sense to emphasize their qualities.