pyrrh- root words — words with the pyrrh- root

The root pyrrh- comes from Greek pyrrhos, meaning Pyrrhus (king whose costly victory). 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including pyrrhic, pyrrhotite, pyrrolidine. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the pyrrh- root

Explore words with pyrrh- — words containing the pyrrh- root and sharing its sense of "Pyrrhus (king whose costly victory)". Examples include pyrrhic, pyrrhotite, pyrrolidine. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does pyrrh- mean?

The pyrrh- root means Pyrrhus (king whose costly victory), from Greek pyrrhos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.