comet- root words — words with the comet- root

The root comet- comes from Greek kometes, meaning long-haired star. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including comet, comets. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the comet- root

Explore words with comet- — words containing the comet- root and sharing its sense of "long-haired star". Examples include comet, comets. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does comet- mean?

The comet- root means long-haired star, from Greek kometes. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.