theli- root words — words with the theli- root

The root theli- comes from Greek thele, meaning nipple, teat (fine membrane). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including endothelioma. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the theli- root

Explore words with theli- — words containing the theli- root and sharing its sense of "nipple, teat (fine membrane)". Examples include endothelioma. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does theli- mean?

The theli- root means nipple, teat (fine membrane), from Greek thele. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.