el- root words — words with the el- root

The root el- comes from Old English eln, meaning forearm. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including elbow, elbowed, elbowing, elbows. 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 "forearm". Examples include elbow, elbowed, elbowing, elbows. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does el- mean?

The el- root means forearm, from Old English eln. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.