lama- root words — words with the lama- root

The root lama- comes from Tibetan blama, meaning superior monk. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including lama, lamas, lamaseries, lamasery. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lama- root

Explore words with lama- — words containing the lama- root and sharing its sense of "superior monk". Examples include lama, lamas, lamaseries, lamasery. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lama- mean?

The lama- root means superior monk, from Tibetan blama. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.