lyr- root words — words with the lyr- root

The root lyr- comes from Greek lyra, meaning lyre. 6 words in Dendril are built from it, including lyric, lyrics, lyre, lyrical, lyricist, lyrically. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lyr- root

Explore words with lyr- — words containing the lyr- root and sharing its sense of "lyre". Examples include lyric, lyrics, lyre, lyrical, lyricist, lyrically. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lyr- mean?

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