ellini- root words — words with the ellini- root

The root ellini- comes from Italian ellino, meaning little (diminutive plural). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including tortellini. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ellini- root

Explore words with ellini- — words containing the ellini- root and sharing its sense of "little (diminutive plural)". Examples include tortellini. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ellini- mean?

The ellini- root means little (diminutive plural), from Italian ellino. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.