ornitho-

1. a combining form meaning “bird,” used in the formation of compound words:

   ornithology.

ornitho-

combining_form

1. bird or birds

   ornithomancy

   ornithology

   ornithopter

   ornithosis

   ornithoscopy

Word History and Origins

Origin of ornitho-¹

Combining form representing Greek ornīth- (stem of órnīs ) bird

Word History and Origins

Origin of ornitho-¹

from Greek ornis, ornith- bird