myrt- root words — words with the myrt- root

The root myrt- comes from Greek myrtos, meaning myrtle plant. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including myrtle, myrtaceous. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the myrt- root

Explore words with myrt- — words containing the myrt- root and sharing its sense of "myrtle plant". Examples include myrtle, myrtaceous. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does myrt- mean?

The myrt- root means myrtle plant, from Greek myrtos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.