obelisk- root words — words with the obelisk- root

The root obelisk- comes from Greek obeliskos, meaning little spit, pointed pillar. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including obelisk, obelisks. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the obelisk- root

Explore words with obelisk- — words containing the obelisk- root and sharing its sense of "little spit, pointed pillar". Examples include obelisk, obelisks. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does obelisk- mean?

The obelisk- root means little spit, pointed pillar, from Greek obeliskos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.