bu- root words — words with the bu- root

The root bu- comes from Greek bous, meaning ox. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including bulimia, bulimic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the bu- root

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

What does bu- mean?

The bu- root means ox, from Greek bous. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.