staphylo- root words — words with the staphylo- root

The root staphylo- comes from Greek staphyle, meaning bunch of grapes. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including staph, staphylococci, staphylococcus. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the staphylo- root

Explore words with staphylo- — words containing the staphylo- root and sharing its sense of "bunch of grapes". Examples include staph, staphylococci, staphylococcus. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does staphylo- mean?

The staphylo- root means bunch of grapes, from Greek staphyle. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.