spond- root words — words with the spond- root

The root spond- comes from Greek sponde, meaning solemn libation (poured while chanting). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including spondaic, spondee. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the spond- root

Explore words with spond- — words containing the spond- root and sharing its sense of "solemn libation (poured while chanting)". Examples include spondaic, spondee. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does spond- mean?

The spond- root means solemn libation (poured while chanting), from Greek sponde. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.