lepr- root words — words with the lepr- root

The root lepr- comes from Greek lepra, meaning scaly, leprosy. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including leper, lepers, leprosy, leprous. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lepr- root

Explore words with lepr- — words containing the lepr- root and sharing its sense of "scaly, leprosy". Examples include leper, lepers, leprosy, leprous. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lepr- mean?

The lepr- root means scaly, leprosy, from Greek lepra. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.