halo- root words — words with the halo- root

The root halo- comes from Greek hals, meaning salt. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including halogen, halogens. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the halo- root

Explore words with halo- — words containing the halo- root and sharing its sense of "salt". Examples include halogen, halogens. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does halo- mean?

The halo- root means salt, from Greek hals. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.