phlegm- root words — words with the phlegm- root

The root phlegm- comes from Greek phlegma, meaning inflammation. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including phlegm, phlegmatic, phlegmatically. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the phlegm- root

Explore words with phlegm- — words containing the phlegm- root and sharing its sense of "inflammation". Examples include phlegm, phlegmatic, phlegmatically. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does phlegm- mean?

The phlegm- root means inflammation, from Greek phlegma. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.