ophi- root words — words with the ophi- root

The root ophi- comes from Greek ophis, meaning serpent. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including ophicleide, ophidian, ophiolatry, ophiology, ophite. 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, ophiolatry, ophiology, ophite. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ophi- mean?

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