lyssa- root words — words with the lyssa- root

The root lyssa- comes from Greek lyssa, meaning rage, martial fury; rabies (personified as a goddess of frenzy). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including lyssa, lytta. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lyssa- root

Explore words with lyssa- — words containing the lyssa- root and sharing its sense of "rage, martial fury; rabies (personified as a goddess of frenzy)". Examples include lyssa, lytta. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lyssa- mean?

The lyssa- root means rage, martial fury; rabies (personified as a goddess of frenzy), from Greek lyssa. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.