Lexicon: organdy – ornithology

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organdy, adj. [Fr. organdi of uncertain origin.]

A thin muslin.

organized, adj. [L. organizare, see organ, n.]

Systematically arranged, planned.

orient, n. [L. oriens rising sun, east.]

  1. Rising sun; morning.
  2. The East.

oriental, adj. [see orient.]

  1. Where the sun rises; eastern direction.
  2. Referring to the Eastern part of the world; the orient.

oriole, n. [L. aureol-us golden.]

Particular genus of birds.

Orion, proper n. [Gk, perhaps < ouron, urine.]

Giant hunter; ancient demi-god; wandering bard; legendary storyteller of Greek mythology; [fig.] group of stars personified; distinct winter constellation; (see ED's letters).

Orleans, proper n. [Fr. famous city in France < L. Aurelianum, in honor of Emperor Aurelius.]

Dukedom; nobility; noblesse; valor; bravery; conviction; honorable bearing; [sense play] rich purple color; type of plum; [fig.] peasant woman; warrior-heroine; delivering angel; “Maid of Orleans”; Joan of Arc (1412-1431).

ornament, n. [L. ornare to fit out, equip, adorn.]

Something to decorate adorn, or beautify.

ornament, v. [see ornament, n.]

To enhance, adorn or decorate.

ornithology, n. [L. ornīthologia, treating of birds, speaking of birds.]

The study of birds.