ephedr- root words — words with the ephedr- root

The root ephedr- comes from Greek ephedra, meaning horsetail plant. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including ephedrine. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ephedr- root

Explore words with ephedr- — words containing the ephedr- root and sharing its sense of "horsetail plant". Examples include ephedrine. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ephedr- mean?

The ephedr- root means horsetail plant, from Greek ephedra. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.