falc- root words — words with the falc- root

The root falc- comes from Latin falx, meaning sickle, curved blade. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including falcon, falcons. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the falc- root

Explore words with falc- — words containing the falc- root and sharing its sense of "sickle, curved blade". Examples include falcon, falcons. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does falc- mean?

The falc- root means sickle, curved blade, from Latin falx. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.