sterculi- root words — words with the sterculi- root

The root sterculi- comes from Latin sterculius, meaning Roman god of manure (from stercus, dung). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including sterculiaceous. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the sterculi- root

Explore words with sterculi- — words containing the sterculi- root and sharing its sense of "Roman god of manure (from stercus, dung)". Examples include sterculiaceous. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does sterculi- mean?

The sterculi- root means Roman god of manure (from stercus, dung), from Latin sterculius. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.