Definition

A term used to refer to birds or the study of birds.

Example

The ornithologist studied the diverse species of ornis in the region.

Conversation

Did you know that the study of birds is called ornis?

Really? I had no idea there was a specific term for that.

Yeah, it's fascinating how many species there are in the world of ornis.

I should learn more about that; birds are so interesting!

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Root Explanation

Ornis comes from the Greek word "ornis" (ὄρνις), meaning bird. The term is used in various scientific contexts to refer to birds or avian species.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for bird, 'ornis', to remember that this term relates to birds.

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