prur- root words — words with the prur- root

The root prur- comes from Latin prurire, meaning to itch. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including prurigo, pruritus. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the prur- root

Explore words with prur- — words containing the prur- root and sharing its sense of "to itch". Examples include prurigo, pruritus. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does prur- mean?

The prur- root means to itch, from Latin prurire. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.