code- root words — words with the code- root

The root code- comes from Greek kodeia, meaning poppy head. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including codeine, diacodium. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the code- root

Explore words with code- — words containing the code- root and sharing its sense of "poppy head". Examples include codeine, diacodium. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does code- mean?

The code- root means poppy head, from Greek kodeia. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.