scrophulari- root words — words with the scrophulari- root

The root scrophulari- comes from Latin scrofula, meaning swelling of neck glands (plant named as reputed cure). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including scrofulous, scrophulariaceous. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the scrophulari- root

Explore words with scrophulari- — words containing the scrophulari- root and sharing its sense of "swelling of neck glands (plant named as reputed cure)". Examples include scrofulous, scrophulariaceous. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does scrophulari- mean?

The scrophulari- root means swelling of neck glands (plant named as reputed cure), from Latin scrofula. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.