fl- root words — words with the fl- root

The root fl- comes from German flieger, meaning aviator. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including flak. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the fl- root

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

What does fl- mean?

The fl- root means aviator, from German flieger. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.