curlew- root words — words with the curlew- root

The root curlew- comes from Old French corlieu, meaning curlew (imitative of its call). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including curlew. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the curlew- root

Explore words with curlew- — words containing the curlew- root and sharing its sense of "curlew (imitative of its call)". Examples include curlew. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does curlew- mean?

The curlew- root means curlew (imitative of its call), from Old French corlieu. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.