coll- root words — words with the coll- root

The root coll- comes from Greek kolla, meaning glue. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including protocol, protocols, collage, collages, colloid. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the coll- root

Explore words with coll- — words containing the coll- root and sharing its sense of "glue". Examples include protocol, protocols, collage, collages, colloid. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does coll- mean?

The coll- root means glue, from Greek kolla. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.