gnath- root words — words with the gnath- root

The root gnath- comes from Greek gnathos, meaning jaw. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including chaetognath, mesognathous. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the gnath- root

Explore words with gnath- — words containing the gnath- root and sharing its sense of "jaw". Examples include chaetognath, mesognathous. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does gnath- mean?

The gnath- root means jaw, from Greek gnathos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.