lyr- root words — words with the lyr- root

The root lyr- comes from Greek lyra, meaning lyre. 8 words in Dendril are built from it, including lyric, lyrics, lyre, lyrical, lyricist, lyrically, lyrate, lyrebird. 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, lyrate, lyrebird. 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.