benz- root words — words with the benz- root

The root benz- comes from Arabic benzoin, meaning aromatic resin (from Arabic luban jawi). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including benzenoid. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the benz- root

Explore words with benz- — words containing the benz- root and sharing its sense of "aromatic resin (from Arabic luban jawi)". Examples include benzenoid. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does benz- mean?

The benz- root means aromatic resin (from Arabic luban jawi), from Arabic benzoin. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.