ornis
[ awr-nis ]
/ ˈɔr nɪs /
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noun, plural or·ni·thes [awr-nahy-theez]. /ɔrˈnaɪ θiz/.
an avifauna.
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of ornis
Words nearby ornis
ornamentation, ornamented, ornate, Orne, ornery, ornis, ornith-, ornithic, ornithine, ornithinuria, ornithischian
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Example sentences from the Web for ornis
This arises mainly from the large number of Tyrannidæ belonging to the Argentine Ornis.
Argentine Ornithology, Volume I (of 2)|P. L. SclaterThe presence of three species of Coots, all apparently in abundance, is a somewhat special peculiarity of the Argentine Ornis.
Argentine Ornithology, Volume II (of 2)|P. L. SclaterOrnis, or′nis, n. the birds collectively of a region, its avifauna.
British Dictionary definitions for ornis
Word Origin for ornis
C19: from Greek: bird
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