harp- root words — words with the harp- root

The root harp- comes from Greek harpyia, meaning snatcher. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including harpies, harpy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the harp- root

Explore words with harp- — words containing the harp- root and sharing its sense of "snatcher". Examples include harpies, harpy. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does harp- mean?

The harp- root means snatcher, from Greek harpyia. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.