astragal- root words — words with the astragal- root

The root astragal- comes from Greek astragalos, meaning anklebone, knucklebone (molding shape). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including astragal, astragalus. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the astragal- root

Explore words with astragal- — words containing the astragal- root and sharing its sense of "anklebone, knucklebone (molding shape)". Examples include astragal, astragalus. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does astragal- mean?

The astragal- root means anklebone, knucklebone (molding shape), from Greek astragalos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.