gon- root words — words with the gon- root

The root gon- comes from Greek gone, meaning seed. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including gonad, gonads. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the gon- root

Explore words with gon- — words containing the gon- root and sharing its sense of "seed". Examples include gonad, gonads. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does gon- mean?

The gon- root means seed, from Greek gone. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.