psittac- root words — words with the psittac- root

The root psittac- comes from Greek psittakos, meaning parrot. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including psittacine, psittacosis. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the psittac- root

Explore words with psittac- — words containing the psittac- root and sharing its sense of "parrot". Examples include psittacine, psittacosis. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does psittac- mean?

The psittac- root means parrot, from Greek psittakos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.