asp- root words — words with the asp- root

The root asp- comes from Greek aspis, meaning viper. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including asp, aspic, asps, aspidistra. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the asp- root

Explore words with asp- — words containing the asp- root and sharing its sense of "viper". Examples include asp, aspic, asps, aspidistra. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does asp- mean?

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