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- [awr-nuh-thoh-sis]
- /ˌɔr nəˈθoʊ sɪs/
- /ˌɔːnɪθˈəʊsɪs/
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- [awr-nuh-thoh-sis]
- /ˌɔr nəˈθoʊ sɪs/
Definitions of ornithosis word
- noun ornithosis psittacosis, especially of birds other than those of the parrot family. 1
- noun ornithosis (medicine) The avian disease psittacosis when transmitted to humans. 1
- noun ornithosis a disease identical to psittacosis that occurs in birds other than parrots and can be transmitted to man 0
- noun ornithosis a viral disease, such as psittacosis, transmitted by birds 0
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Origin of ornithosis
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1830-40; See origin at ornith-, -osis
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Parts of speech for Ornithosis
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ornithosis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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