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Definition of ornithology

ornithology

/ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/
or · ni · thol · o · gy
Adverb:ornithologically
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Adjective:ornithological
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ornithology Lexical Profile

ornithology Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The branch of zoology dedicated to the scientific study of birds, including their physiology, behavior, ecology, classification, and conservation.

Example

"Her passion for birdwatching eventually led her to pursue a graduate degree in ornithology."

• Rhymes for ornithology

• Nearby Words

orneriness
ornery
ornithogalum
ornithology
oroblanco
orontes
orontium

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from Modern Latin ornithologia, combining Ancient Greek ornis (stem ornith-, meaning 'bird') and -logia ('study of').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ornithology. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ornithology
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