ox- root words — words with the ox- root

The root ox- comes from Latin ox, meaning forming noun (rolling one). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including volvox. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ox- root

Explore words with ox- — words containing the ox- root and sharing its sense of "forming noun (rolling one)". Examples include volvox. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ox- mean?

The ox- root means forming noun (rolling one), from Latin ox. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.