squal- root words — words with the squal- root

The root squal- comes from Latin squalere, meaning be filthy. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including squalid, squalor. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the squal- root

Explore words with squal- — words containing the squal- root and sharing its sense of "be filthy". Examples include squalid, squalor. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does squal- mean?

The squal- root means be filthy, from Latin squalere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.