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oro
[ aw-raw ]
/ ˈɔ rɔ /
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noun Spanish.
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Other definitions for oro (2 of 3)
oro-1
a combining form meaning “mountain,” used in the formation of compound words: orography.
Origin of oro-
1<Greek, combining form of óros
Other definitions for oro (3 of 3)
oro-2
a combining form meaning “mouth,” used in the formation of compound words: oropharynx.
Origin of oro-
2Combining form representing Latin ōs, stem ōr-
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British Dictionary definitions for oro (1 of 2)
oro-1
combining form
mountainorogeny; orography
Word Origin for oro-
from Greek oros
British Dictionary definitions for oro (2 of 2)
oro-2
combining form
oral; mouthoromaxillary
Word Origin for oro-
from Latin, from ōs
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Medical definitions for oro
oro-
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Mouth:oronasal.
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