nos- root words — words with the nos- root

The root nos- comes from Old English nosu, meaning nose. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including nostril, nostrils. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the nos- root

Explore words with nos- — words containing the nos- root and sharing its sense of "nose". Examples include nostril, nostrils. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does nos- mean?

The nos- root means nose, from Old English nosu. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.