leon- root words — words with the leon- root

The root leon- comes from Greek leon, meaning lion. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including chameleon, chameleons, leopard, leopards. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the leon- root

Explore words with leon- — words containing the leon- root and sharing its sense of "lion". Examples include chameleon, chameleons, leopard, leopards. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does leon- mean?

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