bov- root words — words with the bov- root

The root bov- comes from Latin bos, meaning ox. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including bovine, bovines. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the bov- root

Explore words with bov- — words containing the bov- root and sharing its sense of "ox". Examples include bovine, bovines. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does bov- mean?

The bov- root means ox, from Latin bos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.