candel- root words — words with the candel- root

The root candel- comes from Latin candela, meaning candle. 6 words in Dendril are built from it, including chandelier, chandeliers, candelabra, candelabras, candelabrum, chandler. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the candel- root

Explore words with candel- — words containing the candel- root and sharing its sense of "candle". Examples include chandelier, chandeliers, candelabra, candelabras, candelabrum, chandler. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does candel- mean?

The candel- root means candle, from Latin candela. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.