calyx- root words — words with the calyx- root

The root calyx- comes from Greek kalyx, meaning husk, pod. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including calyx. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the calyx- root

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

What does calyx- mean?

The calyx- root means husk, pod, from Greek kalyx. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.