n. [ Ornitho- + -lite. ] (Paleon.)
n. [ Cf. F. ornithologiste. ] One skilled in ornithology; a student of ornithology; one who describes birds. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Ornitho- + -logy: cf. F. ornithologie. ]
n. The paleobiology of birds.
n. [ Paleo- + ornithology. ] The branch of paleontology which treats of fossil birds. [ 1913 Webster ]