ora- root words — words with the ora- root

The root ora- comes from Greek phoreus, meaning bearer, carrier. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including amphora. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ora- root

Explore words with ora- — words containing the ora- root and sharing its sense of "bearer, carrier". Examples include amphora. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ora- mean?

The ora- root means bearer, carrier, from Greek phoreus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.