oro-

1

a combining form meaning “mountain,” used in the formation of compound words: orography.

Origin of oro-

1
< Greek, combining form of óros

Words nearby oro-

ornithorhynchus, ornithoscopy, ornithosis, oro, oro y plata, oro-, orobanchaceous, orodigitofacial, orodigitofacial dysostosis, orofacial, orofaciodigital syndrome

Definition for oro- (2 of 2)

oro- 2

a combining form meaning “mouth,” used in the formation of compound words: oropharynx.

Origin of oro-

2
combining form representing Latin ōs, stem ōr-

British Dictionary definitions for oro- (1 of 2)

oro- 1

combining form

mountain orogeny; orography

Word Origin for oro-

from Greek oros

British Dictionary definitions for oro- (2 of 2)

oro- 2

combining form

oral; mouth oromaxillary

Word Origin for oro-

from Latin, from ōs

Medical definitions for oro-

oro-

pref.

Mouth:oronasal.