chevr- root words — words with the chevr- root

The root chevr- comes from Latin capra, meaning goat (rafter). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including chevron, chevrons. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the chevr- root

Explore words with chevr- — words containing the chevr- root and sharing its sense of "goat (rafter)". Examples include chevron, chevrons. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does chevr- mean?

The chevr- root means goat (rafter), from Latin capra. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.