xiphi- root words — words with the xiphi- root

The root xiphi- comes from Greek xiphos, meaning sword. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including xiphisternum, xiphoid. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the xiphi- root

Explore words with xiphi- — words containing the xiphi- root and sharing its sense of "sword". Examples include xiphisternum, xiphoid. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does xiphi- mean?

The xiphi- root means sword, from Greek xiphos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.