curli- root words — words with the curli- root

The root curli- comes from English curl, meaning curl. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including curlicue. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the curli- root

Explore words with curli- — words containing the curli- root and sharing its sense of "curl". Examples include curlicue. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does curli- mean?

The curli- root means curl, from English curl. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.