ophi- root words — words with the ophi- root

The root ophi- comes from Greek ophis, meaning serpent. 8 words in Dendril are built from it, including ophicleide, ophidian, ophidiarium, ophiolatry, ophiologist, ophiology, ophite, ophiuroid. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ophi- root

Explore words with ophi- — words containing the ophi- root and sharing its sense of "serpent". Examples include ophicleide, ophidian, ophidiarium, ophiolatry, ophiologist, ophiology, ophite, ophiuroid. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

The ophi- root means serpent, from Greek ophis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.