erel- root words — words with the erel- root

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

Words that use the erel- root

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

What does erel- mean?

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