hell- root words — words with the hell- root

The root hell- comes from Old English hell, meaning hell. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including hellion. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the hell- root

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

What does hell- mean?

The hell- root means hell, from Old English hell. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.