el- root words — words with the el- root

The root el- comes from French ellus, meaning diminutive. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including gambrel. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the el- root

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

What does el- mean?

The el- root means diminutive, from French ellus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.