lampyr- root words — words with the lampyr- root

The root lampyr- comes from Greek lampyris, meaning glow-worm, shiner. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including lampyrid. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lampyr- root

Explore words with lampyr- — words containing the lampyr- root and sharing its sense of "glow-worm, shiner". Examples include lampyrid. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lampyr- mean?

The lampyr- root means glow-worm, shiner, from Greek lampyris. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.