edel- root words — words with the edel- root

The root edel- comes from German edili, meaning noble. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including edelweiss. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the edel- root

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

What does edel- mean?

The edel- root means noble, from German edili. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.