dil- root words — words with the dil- root

The root dil- comes from Greek drilos, meaning worm. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including crocodilian. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the dil- root

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

What does dil- mean?

The dil- root means worm, from Greek drilos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.