luvi- root words — words with the luvi- root

The root luvi- comes from Latin luere, meaning to wash. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including alluvion, illuviation. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the luvi- root

Explore words with luvi- — words containing the luvi- root and sharing its sense of "to wash". Examples include alluvion, illuviation. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does luvi- mean?

The luvi- root means to wash, from Latin luere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.