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Webster 1913 Edition


Ornithology

Orˊni-thol′o-gy

,
Noun.
[
Ornitho-
+
-logy
: cf. F.
ornithologie
.]
1.
That branch of Zoology which treats of the natural history of birds and their classification.
2.
A treatise or book on this science.

Webster 1828 Edition


Ornithology

ORNITHOL'OGY

,
Noun.
[Gr. a fowl, and discourse.]
The science of fowls, which comprises a knowledge of their form, structure, habits and uses.

Definition 2024


ornithology

ornithology

English

Noun

ornithology (countable and uncountable, plural ornithologies)

  1. The branch of zoology that deals with the scientific study of birds.

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References

  1. Häkkinen, Kaisa (2004-2005). Nykysuomen etymologinen sanakirja. Juva: WSOY. ISBN 951-0-27108-X.