chrys- root words — words with the chrys- root

The root chrys- comes from Greek khrusos, meaning gold. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including chrysalis, chrysalises. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the chrys- root

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

What does chrys- mean?

The chrys- root means gold, from Greek khrusos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.