betta- root words — words with the betta- root

The root betta- comes from Malay (via New Latin) bettah, meaning Siamese fighting fish (from Malay warrior-caste name). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including betta. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the betta- root

Explore words with betta- — words containing the betta- root and sharing its sense of "Siamese fighting fish (from Malay warrior-caste name)". Examples include betta. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does betta- mean?

The betta- root means Siamese fighting fish (from Malay warrior-caste name), from Malay (via New Latin) bettah. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.