ascar- root words — words with the ascar- root

The root ascar- comes from Greek askaris, meaning intestinal worm. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including ascariasis, ascarid. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ascar- root

Explore words with ascar- — words containing the ascar- root and sharing its sense of "intestinal worm". Examples include ascariasis, ascarid. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ascar- mean?

The ascar- root means intestinal worm, from Greek askaris. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.