English Words Starting With O

• orlfly

  nounNot Applicable
  This word is not found in standard English dictionaries.
• orlich

  nounNonexistent
  A term that does not exist in standard English lexicography; no meaning found in major dictionaries.
• orlo

  nounRare / Obsolete
  /ˈɔːləʊ/A decorative border or rim, especially the moulding at the base of a column or the lip of a vessel.
• orlon

  nounC1
  /ˈɔː.lɒn/A trademark for a synthetic acrylic fibre, often used to make soft, lightweight, and easy-care fabrics like sweaters, socks, and blankets.
• orlop

  nounVery Low
  /ˈɔː.lɒp/The lowest deck of a sailing ship, especially a warship, lying at or just below the waterline.
• orlov

  nounVery Low
  /ˈɔː.lɒf/A specific type of trotter (horse) or a diamond cut of Russian origin; also a surname.
• orly

  nounLow (primarily internet/niche slang)
  /ˈɔː ˈrɑɪ.li/An internet slang term expressing sarcastic disbelief or mock surprise, typically spelled in all lowercase as a rhetorical question equivalent to "Oh, really?"
• ormandy

  nounVery Low
  /ˈɔːməndi/A family name, or a place name derived from the Norse personal name 'Ormundr'. Most commonly associated with the French region of Normandy.
• ormazd

  nounVery Low
  /ˈɔːməz(d)/The supreme god and creator in Zoroastrianism; Ahura Mazda.
• ormer

  nounRare
  /ˈɔːmə(r)/A type of edible sea snail found in the Channel Islands, also known as an abalone.
• ormolu

  nounC2
  /ˈɔːməluː/A gold-coloured alloy of copper, zinc, and sometimes tin, used for decorating furniture, ornaments, and clock cases.
• ormond beach

  nounLow
  /ˈɔːmənd biːtʃ/A city in Volusia County, Florida, United States, known for its beaches and historical sites.
• ormonde

  nounVery low (Proper noun; specialised/historical)
  /ˈɔː.mɒnd/A title of nobility, historically a dukedom in the Irish peerage.
• ormuz

  nounVery Low
  /ˈɔːmʌz/Historical name for the island of Hormuz and the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, associated with a major medieval trading port and kingdom.
• ornament

  nounverbverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈɔːnəm(ə)nt/A decorative object or detail that beautifies or embellishes something.
• ornamental

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˌɔː.nəˈmen.təl/Serving or intended to decorate or beautify; having a function primarily related to appearance rather than practical use.
• ornamentalism

  nounC2
  /ˌɔːnəˈmentəlɪzəm/A stylistic principle or practice characterized by the extensive use of ornament; a tendency or preference for elaborately decorated forms.
• ornamentation

  nounC1
  /ˌɔːnəmenˈteɪʃ(ə)n/Decoration added to something to make it more beautiful or elaborate.
• orne

  nounObsolete/Very Rare
  /ɔːn/Obsolete and rare verb meaning to adorn, decorate, or embellish.
• ornis

  nounVery low (extremely rare in general English)
  /ˈɔːnɪs/A bird (chiefly used in scientific or historical contexts).

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