erysipel- root words — words with the erysipel- root

The root erysipel- comes from Greek erysipelas, meaning red skin inflammation. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including erysipeloid. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the erysipel- root

Explore words with erysipel- — words containing the erysipel- root and sharing its sense of "red skin inflammation". Examples include erysipeloid. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does erysipel- mean?

The erysipel- root means red skin inflammation, from Greek erysipelas. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.