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ornithology.

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

11 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌɔːnɪˈθɒlədʒi/Received-Pronunciation/ˌɔɹnɪˈθɑlədʒi/General-American
  1. The branch of zoology that deals with the scientific study of birds.

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Where this word comes from

From New Latin ornithologia, coined by Ulisse Aldrovandi from Ancient Greek ὀρνιθολόγος (ornithológos), from ὄρνις (órnis) and λόγος (lógos). See also ornitho- + -logy.

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