calv- root words — words with the calv- root

The root calv- comes from Latin calvus, meaning bald. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including calvarium. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the calv- root

Explore words with calv- — words containing the calv- root and sharing its sense of "bald". Examples include calvarium. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does calv- mean?

The calv- root means bald, from Latin calvus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.