cyn- root words — words with the cyn- root

The root cyn- comes from Greek kyon, meaning dog. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including cynicism, cynics, cynically, cynosure. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the cyn- root

Explore words with cyn- — words containing the cyn- root and sharing its sense of "dog". Examples include cynicism, cynics, cynically, cynosure. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does cyn- mean?

The cyn- root means dog, from Greek kyon. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.