syphil- root words — words with the syphil- root

The root syphil- comes from Modern Latin syphilis, meaning syphilis (from the name Syphilus). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including syphiloid. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the syphil- root

Explore words with syphil- — words containing the syphil- root and sharing its sense of "syphilis (from the name Syphilus)". Examples include syphiloid. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does syphil- mean?

The syphil- root means syphilis (from the name Syphilus), from Modern Latin syphilis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.