vermeil- root words — words with the vermeil- root

The root vermeil- comes from Latin vermiculus, meaning little worm (source of crimson dye). 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including vermeil, vermicular, vermiculate, vermiculation, vermiculite. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the vermeil- root

Explore words with vermeil- — words containing the vermeil- root and sharing its sense of "little worm (source of crimson dye)". Examples include vermeil, vermicular, vermiculate, vermiculation, vermiculite. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does vermeil- mean?

The vermeil- root means little worm (source of crimson dye), from Latin vermiculus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.