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variant of ortho- before a vowel: orthicon.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Words nearby orth-

ortanique, Ortega, Ortegal, Ortega Saavedra, Ortega y Gasset, orth-, orthicon, ortho, orthoboric acid, orthocenter, orthocentre

Other definitions for orth- (2 of 3)

orth.

abbreviation

orthopedic

orthopedics.

Other definitions for orth- (3 of 3)

Orth.

abbreviation

Orthodox.

How to use orth- in a sentence

They spent the night together, but did not have sex, Orth writes.
Juiciest Bits From Vanity Fair’s Tom Cruise Exposé||September 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
She is said to have told him “Very well done,” which Orth says he took as an insult because it implied he was “her junior.”
Juiciest Bits From Vanity Fair’s Tom Cruise Exposé||September 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The message came from church leaders, who told her Cruise wanted a partner who “has her own power, like Nicole,” Orth reports.
Juiciest Bits From Vanity Fair’s Tom Cruise Exposé||September 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
After the incident, Cruise became withdrawn and essentially checked out of the relationship, according to Orth.
Juiciest Bits From Vanity Fair’s Tom Cruise Exposé||September 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST

One source told Orth that Cruise brought in his hairstylist for Boniadi and wanted her incisor teeth filed down.
Juiciest Bits From Vanity Fair’s Tom Cruise Exposé||September 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
If you have, you haven't got your two-pen'orth, that's certain.'
Sarah's School Friend|May Baldwin
"Not while I've a ha'p'orth o' brains in my noddle," replied Sedgett, drawling an imitation of his enemy's courteous tone.
Rhoda Fleming, Complete|George Meredith
By my reckonin' the Dearsley man won't take me; so me an' Orth'ris'll see fair play.
Soldier Stories|Rudyard Kipling
But I may tell you, Orth'ris an' you, Learoyd, that av all the palanquins ours was the most imperial an' magnificent.
Soldier Stories|Rudyard Kipling
Orth'ris began rowlin' his eyes an' crackin' his fingers an' dancin' a step-dance for to impress the Headman.
Soldier Stories|Rudyard Kipling

British Dictionary definitions for orth-

Orth.

abbreviation for

Orthodox (religion)

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