hesperid- root words — words with the hesperid- root

The root hesperid- comes from Greek hesperides, meaning nymphs of the golden apples (citrus). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including hesperidin, hesperidium. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the hesperid- root

Explore words with hesperid- — words containing the hesperid- root and sharing its sense of "nymphs of the golden apples (citrus)". Examples include hesperidin, hesperidium. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does hesperid- mean?

The hesperid- root means nymphs of the golden apples (citrus), from Greek hesperides. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.