ornith-

variant of ornitho- before a vowel.
ornithoid.

ornith.

abbreviation

ornithological.
ornithology.

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Spenser. dim. diminutive. opp. opposed. subj. subjunctive. dub. doubtful. opt. optics. suff. suffix. eccles. ecclesiastical history. orig. originally. superl. superlative. e.g. for example. ornith. ornithology. surg. surgery. elect. electricity.

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What does ornith- mean?

Ornith- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “bird.” It is used in some scientific terms, especially in biology and zoology.Ornith- comes from the Greek órnīs, meaning “bird.”Ornith- is a variant of ornitho-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use ornitho- article.

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