scrofula- root words — words with the scrofula- root

The root scrofula- comes from Latin scrofa, meaning breeding sow. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including scrofula. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the scrofula- root

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

What does scrofula- mean?

The scrofula- root means breeding sow, from Latin scrofa. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.