ornith-

¹

1. variant of ornitho- before a vowel.

   ornithoid.

ornith.

²

abbreviation

1. ornithological.

2. ornithology.

Example Sentences

Spenser. dim. diminutive. opp. opposed. subj. subjunctive. dub. doubtful. opt. optics. suff. suffix. eccles. ecclesiastical history. orig. originally. superl. superlative. e.g. for example. ornith. ornithology. surg. surgery. elect. electricity.

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What does ornith- mean?

Ornith- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “bird.” It is used in some scientific terms, especially in biology and zoology.Ornith- comes from the Greek órnīs, meaning “bird.”Ornith- is a variant of ornitho-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use ornitho- article.