myso- root words — words with the myso- root

The root myso- comes from Greek mysos, meaning uncleanness, dirt, defilement. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including mysophobia. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the myso- root

Explore words with myso- — words containing the myso- root and sharing its sense of "uncleanness, dirt, defilement". Examples include mysophobia. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does myso- mean?

The myso- root means uncleanness, dirt, defilement, from Greek mysos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.