onych- root words — words with the onych- root

The root onych- comes from Greek onyx, meaning nail. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including paronychia, sardonyx. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the onych- root

Explore words with onych- — words containing the onych- root and sharing its sense of "nail". Examples include paronychia, sardonyx. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does onych- mean?

The onych- root means nail, from Greek onyx. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.