lilac- root words — words with the lilac- root

The root lilac- comes from Persian nilak, meaning bluish (via Persian). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including lilac, lilacs. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lilac- root

Explore words with lilac- — words containing the lilac- root and sharing its sense of "bluish (via Persian)". Examples include lilac, lilacs. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lilac- mean?

The lilac- root means bluish (via Persian), from Persian nilak. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.