partheno- root words — words with the partheno- root

The root partheno- comes from Greek parthenos, meaning virgin. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including parthenogenesis. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the partheno- root

Explore words with partheno- — words containing the partheno- root and sharing its sense of "virgin". Examples include parthenogenesis. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does partheno- mean?

The partheno- root means virgin, from Greek parthenos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.