Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ornitho
Prefix
ˈɔrnɪˌθoʊ
Definition
A prefix relating to birds.
Examples
- Ornithology is the study of birds and their behavior.
- Ornithopter is a type of aircraft that flies by flapping its wings like a bird.
Meaning
The term ‘ornitho’ is derived from the Greek word ‘ornithos’, which means bird. It is often used in scientific terminology to denote a connection to avian species.
Synonyms
- avian
- bird-related
