lustr- root words — words with the lustr- root

The root lustr- comes from Latin lustrum, meaning purificatory sacrifice. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including lacklustre, lusterless, lustral, lustreless, lustrum. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lustr- root

Explore words with lustr- — words containing the lustr- root and sharing its sense of "purificatory sacrifice". Examples include lacklustre, lusterless, lustral, lustreless, lustrum. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lustr- mean?

The lustr- root means purificatory sacrifice, from Latin lustrum. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.