velv- root words — words with the velv- root

The root velv- comes from Latin villus, meaning shaggy hair. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including velour, velvet, velvety, velours, velveteen. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the velv- root

Explore words with velv- — words containing the velv- root and sharing its sense of "shaggy hair". Examples include velour, velvet, velvety, velours, velveteen. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does velv- mean?

The velv- root means shaggy hair, from Latin villus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.