oro

¹ American  

[aw-raw] / ˈɔ rɔ /

noun

Spanish.

1. gold.

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oro- ² American  

1. a combining form meaning “mountain,” used in the formation of compound words.

   orography.

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oro- ³ American  

1. a combining form meaning “mouth,” used in the formation of compound words.

   oropharynx.

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oro- ¹ British  

combining form

1. mountain

   orogeny

   orography

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oro- ² British  

combining form

1. oral; mouth

   oromaxillary

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Etymology

Origin of oro-²

< Greek, combining form of óros

Origin of oro-³

Combining form representing Latin ōs, stem ōr-

Example Sentences

We all loved the pork ribs, rubbed with cafecito, smoked to perfection, and finished with a sticky oro negro barbecue sauce.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

Several have circulated as slogans among activists from Delaware to Santiago: the water wants to be heard, or tu rabia es tu oro — your rage is your treasure.

From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2022

El caso podría demorarse varios meses y arrebatarle, tanto a Valieva como al equipo ruso, el oro conquistado la semana pasada en la prueba por equipos.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2022

Un minero halla una rica veta de oro y lleva a su hija a la mina donde crece como fierecilla en la montaña.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2019

An advantage of 19 per cent. over the fiorini d'oro larghi was announced in favour of the newest denomination, fiorini d'oro larghi in oro.

From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by Shaw, William Arthur