terp- root words — words with the terp- root

The root terp- comes from German terpentin, meaning turpentine. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including terpene, terpineol. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the terp- root

Explore words with terp- — words containing the terp- root and sharing its sense of "turpentine". Examples include terpene, terpineol. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does terp- mean?

The terp- root means turpentine, from German terpentin. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.