The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word ORNITHOLOGY
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The straight part
We know that "What" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what = ornithology.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ORNITHOLOGY mean?
ORNITHOLOGY noun- The branch of zoology that deals with the scientific study of birds.