turr- root words — words with the turr- root

The root turr- comes from Latin turris, meaning tower. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including turret, turrets. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the turr- root

Explore words with turr- — words containing the turr- root and sharing its sense of "tower". Examples include turret, turrets. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does turr- mean?

The turr- root means tower, from Latin turris. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.