phrey- root words — words with the phrey- root

The root phrey- comes from Latin phrygius, meaning Phrygian (embroidered). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including orphrey. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the phrey- root

Explore words with phrey- — words containing the phrey- root and sharing its sense of "Phrygian (embroidered)". Examples include orphrey. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does phrey- mean?

The phrey- root means Phrygian (embroidered), from Latin phrygius. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.