alo- root words — words with the alo- root

The root alo- comes from Greek aloe, meaning aloe. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including aloed, aloeswood, aloetic, aloin, lignaloes. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the alo- root

Explore words with alo- — words containing the alo- root and sharing its sense of "aloe". Examples include aloed, aloeswood, aloetic, aloin, lignaloes. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does alo- mean?

The alo- root means aloe, from Greek aloe. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.