lir- root words — words with the lir- root

The root lir- comes from Latin lira, meaning furrow. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including delirious, deliriously, delirium. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lir- root

Explore words with lir- — words containing the lir- root and sharing its sense of "furrow". Examples include delirious, deliriously, delirium. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lir- mean?

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