myc- root words — words with the myc- root

The root myc- comes from Greek mykes, meaning fungus. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including streptomycin. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the myc- root

Explore words with myc- — words containing the myc- root and sharing its sense of "fungus". Examples include streptomycin. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does myc- mean?

The myc- root means fungus, from Greek mykes. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.