putr- root words — words with the putr- root

The root putr- comes from Latin putrere, meaning to rot. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including putrid. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the putr- root

Explore words with putr- — words containing the putr- root and sharing its sense of "to rot". Examples include putrid. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does putr- mean?

The putr- root means to rot, from Latin putrere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.