perc- root words — words with the perc- root

The root perc- comes from Latin perca, meaning perch (the fish). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including perciform, percoid. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the perc- root

Explore words with perc- — words containing the perc- root and sharing its sense of "perch (the fish)". Examples include perciform, percoid. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does perc- mean?

The perc- root means perch (the fish), from Latin perca. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.