thyro- root words — words with the thyro- root

The root thyro- comes from Greek thyreos, meaning shield. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including thyroid. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the thyro- root

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

What does thyro- mean?

The thyro- root means shield, from Greek thyreos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.