cham- root words — words with the cham- root

The root cham- comes from Greek chamai, meaning on the ground. 6 words in Dendril are built from it, including chameleon, chameleons, chamomile, chamaeleon, chameleonic, germander. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the cham- root

Explore words with cham- — words containing the cham- root and sharing its sense of "on the ground". Examples include chameleon, chameleons, chamomile, chamaeleon, chameleonic, germander. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does cham- mean?

The cham- root means on the ground, from Greek chamai. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.