lier- root words — words with the lier- root

The root lier- comes from French chandelier, meaning hanging light fixture. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including electrolier. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lier- root

Explore words with lier- — words containing the lier- root and sharing its sense of "hanging light fixture". Examples include electrolier. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lier- mean?

The lier- root means hanging light fixture, from French chandelier. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.