celi- root words — words with the celi- root

The root celi- comes from Greek koilia, meaning belly, abdomen. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including celiac, celiotomy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the celi- root

Explore words with celi- — words containing the celi- root and sharing its sense of "belly, abdomen". Examples include celiac, celiotomy. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does celi- mean?

The celi- root means belly, abdomen, from Greek koilia. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.