squal- root words — words with the squal- root

The root squal- comes from Latin squalus, meaning shark. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including squalene, squaloid. 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 "shark". Examples include squalene, squaloid. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does squal- mean?

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