winkle- root words — words with the winkle- root

The root winkle- comes from Old English wincle, meaning diminutive alteration (folk-etymological ending). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including periwinkle. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the winkle- root

Explore words with winkle- — words containing the winkle- root and sharing its sense of "diminutive alteration (folk-etymological ending)". Examples include periwinkle. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does winkle- mean?

The winkle- root means diminutive alteration (folk-etymological ending), from Old English wincle. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.