ich- root words — words with the ich- root

The root ich- comes from Greek strouthion, meaning great sparrow (ostrich). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including ostrich. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ich- root

Explore words with ich- — words containing the ich- root and sharing its sense of "great sparrow (ostrich)". Examples include ostrich. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ich- mean?

The ich- root means great sparrow (ostrich), from Greek strouthion. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.