russ- root words — words with the russ- root

The root russ- comes from Latin russus, meaning reddish. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including russet, russets. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the russ- root

Explore words with russ- — words containing the russ- root and sharing its sense of "reddish". Examples include russet, russets. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does russ- mean?

The russ- root means reddish, from Latin russus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.