oro

¹ American  

[aw-raw] / ˈɔ rɔ /

noun

Spanish.

1. gold.

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oro- ² American  

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

   orography.

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oro- ³ American  

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

   oropharynx.

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oro- ¹ British  

combining form

1. mountain

   orogeny

   orography

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oro- ² British  

combining form

1. oral; mouth

   oromaxillary

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Etymology

Origin of oro-²

< Greek, combining form of óros

Origin of oro-³

Combining form representing Latin ōs, stem ōr-

Example Sentences

We all loved the pork ribs, rubbed with cafecito, smoked to perfection, and finished with a sticky oro negro barbecue sauce.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

Ganó medallas de oro y plata en la contienda.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2023

La subcampeona, Alexandra Trusova, también se desesperó luego de que sus históricos cinco saltos cuádruples que no le sirvieran para superar a su compatriota Anna Shcherbakova en la lucha por el oro.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2022

Unas agentes son contratadas para recuperar el oro robado del Dr. Klux, un científico que quiere conquistar al mundo.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2019

Haec animi tam clara dies rogat illam oculorum: Illam, oro, dederis; hanc mihi ne rapias.

From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume II (of 2) by Crashaw, Richard