creole- root words — words with the creole- root

The root creole- comes from Portuguese criar, meaning to breed, raise, bring up (native-born). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including creole, criollo. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the creole- root

Explore words with creole- — words containing the creole- root and sharing its sense of "to breed, raise, bring up (native-born)". Examples include creole, criollo. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does creole- mean?

The creole- root means to breed, raise, bring up (native-born), from Portuguese criar. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.