helix- root words — words with the helix- root

The root helix- comes from Greek helix, meaning spiral, coil. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including antihelix, helicograph, helicoid, helipad. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the helix- root

Explore words with helix- — words containing the helix- root and sharing its sense of "spiral, coil". Examples include antihelix, helicograph, helicoid, helipad. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does helix- mean?

The helix- root means spiral, coil, from Greek helix. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.