ornithology
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nəˈθɒl noun
the branch of zoology that deals with birds.
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ornithology (ˌɔːnɪˈθɒlədʒɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the study of birds, including their physiology, classification, ecology, and behaviour | |
| ornithological | |
| —adj | |
| ornitho'logically | |
| —adv | |
| orni'thologist | |
| —n | |
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Ornithology
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Word Origin & History
ornithology
1670s, from Mod.L. ornithologia (1590s), from Gk. ornithologos, from ornitho- (q.v.) + -logia "study."
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Science Dictionary
| ornithology (ôr'nə-thŏl'ə-jē) Pronunciation Key
The scientific study of birds. |
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Example sentences
Philosophy to science is about as useful as ornithology is to birds.
Let's say you were in detention, and wanted to form an ornithology study group.
Art, swimming, and ornithology were his primary interests at the tough local comprehensive school.
Visitors who are not keen on ornithology can enjoy a bit of swimming or trekking.
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