xylo- root words — words with the xylo- root

The root xylo- comes from Greek xylon, meaning wood. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including xylophone, xylophones, xylem, xylophonist. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the xylo- root

Explore words with xylo- — words containing the xylo- root and sharing its sense of "wood". Examples include xylophone, xylophones, xylem, xylophonist. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does xylo- mean?

The xylo- root means wood, from Greek xylon. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.