clam- root words — words with the clam- root

The root clam- comes from Latin clamare, meaning cry out. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including exclamation, claimant, claimants, clamorous. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the clam- root

Explore words with clam- — words containing the clam- root and sharing its sense of "cry out". Examples include exclamation, claimant, claimants, clamorous. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does clam- mean?

The clam- root means cry out, from Latin clamare. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.