polyp- root words — words with the polyp- root

The root polyp- comes from Greek polypous, meaning polyp (literally many-footed). 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including hydropolyp, polypidom, polyposis, polypous. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the polyp- root

Explore words with polyp- — words containing the polyp- root and sharing its sense of "polyp (literally many-footed)". Examples include hydropolyp, polypidom, polyposis, polypous. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does polyp- mean?

The polyp- root means polyp (literally many-footed), from Greek polypous. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.