dor- root words — words with the dor- root

The root dor- comes from Latin deauratus, meaning gilded, golden. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including dorado. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the dor- root

Explore words with dor- — words containing the dor- root and sharing its sense of "gilded, golden". Examples include dorado. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does dor- mean?

The dor- root means gilded, golden, from Latin deauratus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.