ornithological
pronunciation
How to pronounce ornithological in British English:
UK [ˌɔ:nɪθə'lɒdʒɪkl]
How to pronounce ornithological in American English:
US [ˌɔnɪθə'lɒdʒɪkl]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to ornithology
Word Origin
- ornithological (adj.)
- 1802, from ornithology + -ical. Related: Ornithologically.
Example
- 1. She is a member of the local ornithological society .
- 2. Is there an ornithological reason for keeping them in separate cages ?
- 3. I spent three years doing ornithological research .
- 4. The gouldian finch was described by british ornithological artist john gould in 1844 and named after his wife elizabeth .