hirud- root words — words with the hirud- root

The root hirud- comes from Latin hirudo, meaning leech. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including hirudin. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the hirud- root

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

What does hirud- mean?

The hirud- root means leech, from Latin hirudo. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.