petr- root words — words with the petr- root

The root petr- comes from Latin petrus, meaning Peter (who walked on water). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including petrel. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the petr- root

Explore words with petr- — words containing the petr- root and sharing its sense of "Peter (who walked on water)". Examples include petrel. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does petr- mean?

The petr- root means Peter (who walked on water), from Latin petrus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.