lizard- root words — words with the lizard- root

The root lizard- comes from Latin lacertus, meaning lizard. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including alligator, alligators, lizard, lizards. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lizard- root

Explore words with lizard- — words containing the lizard- root and sharing its sense of "lizard". Examples include alligator, alligators, lizard, lizards. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lizard- mean?

The lizard- root means lizard, from Latin lacertus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.