chaf- root words — words with the chaf- root

The root chaf- comes from Old English ceaf, meaning chaff. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including chaffinch. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the chaf- root

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

What does chaf- mean?

The chaf- root means chaff, from Old English ceaf. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.