ornithology
[ awr-nuh-thol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌɔr nəˈθɒl ə dʒi /
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noun
the branch of zoology that deals with birds.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
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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OTHER WORDS FROM ornithology
or·ni·tho·log·i·cal [awr-nuh-thuh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌɔr nə θəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, or·ni·tho·log·ic, adjectiveor·ni·tho·log·i·cal·ly, adverbor·ni·thol·o·gist, nounun·or·ni·tho·log·i·cal, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for ornithology
ornithology
/ (ˌɔːnɪˈθɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the study of birds, including their physiology, classification, ecology, and behaviour
Derived forms of ornithology
ornithological (ˌɔːnɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectiveornithologically, adverbornithologist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific definitions for ornithology
ornithology
[ ôr′nə-thŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of birds.
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