clav- root words — words with the clav- root

The root clav- comes from Latin clavis, meaning key. 9 words in Dendril are built from it, including clef, clefs, enclave, clavichord, clavichords, clavicle, clavicles, conclave, conclaves. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the clav- root

Explore words with clav- — words containing the clav- root and sharing its sense of "key". Examples include clef, clefs, enclave, clavichord, clavichords, clavicle, clavicles, conclave, conclaves. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

The clav- root means key, from Latin clavis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.