Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Joseph Worcester (1784–1865), lexicographer and author. From ornitho- + -logic, after ornithology. Compare French ornithologique, Italian ornitologico.
Definition of ornithologic in US English:
ornithologic
adjectiveˌɔːnɪθəˈlɒdʒɪk
North American
Ornithological.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Joseph Worcester (1784–1865), lexicographer and author. From ornitho- + -logic, after ornithology. Compare French ornithologique, Italian ornitologico.