melin- root words — words with the melin- root

The root melin- comes from Greek melinos, meaning quince-yellow. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including melinite. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the melin- root

Explore words with melin- — words containing the melin- root and sharing its sense of "quince-yellow". Examples include melinite. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does melin- mean?

The melin- root means quince-yellow, from Greek melinos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.