pel- root words — words with the pel- root

The root pel- comes from Greek pelos, meaning clay. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including pelite, peloid. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the pel- root

Explore words with pel- — words containing the pel- root and sharing its sense of "clay". Examples include pelite, peloid. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does pel- mean?

The pel- root means clay, from Greek pelos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.