orneri- root words — words with the orneri- root

The root orneri- comes from English (dialectal) ordinary, meaning commonplace, hence mean-tempered. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including ornerier, orneriest, ornery. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the orneri- root

Explore words with orneri- — words containing the orneri- root and sharing its sense of "commonplace, hence mean-tempered". Examples include ornerier, orneriest, ornery. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does orneri- mean?

The orneri- root means commonplace, hence mean-tempered, from English (dialectal) ordinary. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.