paunch- root words — words with the paunch- root

The root paunch- comes from Latin pantex, meaning belly. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including paunch, paunches, paunchy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the paunch- root

Explore words with paunch- — words containing the paunch- root and sharing its sense of "belly". Examples include paunch, paunches, paunchy. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does paunch- mean?

The paunch- root means belly, from Latin pantex. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.