periwig- root words — words with the periwig- root

The root periwig- comes from French perruque, meaning wig (an alteration of 'peruke'). 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including wig, periwig, peruke. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the periwig- root

Explore words with periwig- — words containing the periwig- root and sharing its sense of "wig (an alteration of 'peruke')". Examples include wig, periwig, peruke. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does periwig- mean?

The periwig- root means wig (an alteration of 'peruke'), from French perruque. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.