strychn- root words — words with the strychn- root

The root strychn- comes from Greek strychnos, meaning nightshade. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including strychnine. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the strychn- root

Explore words with strychn- — words containing the strychn- root and sharing its sense of "nightshade". Examples include strychnine. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does strychn- mean?

The strychn- root means nightshade, from Greek strychnos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.