Greek and Latin Roots

MonosGreek alone, solitary Monarch(arche – rule) – a solitary or absolute ruler; a king or queen Monk – a member of a community of men who live apart from society and are devoted to religious duties and contemplation Monastery – a place where monks live Monogram(graphein – write, draw) – the initials of a person printed on stationary or embroidered on clothing or towels

SolusLatin alone, only Solo – an act performed by one person Soloist – a person who performs a solo Solitary – without companions Sole – being only one Solitude – state of living alone; seclusion Soliloquy(solus – alone) – the act of talking to oneself; a dramatic monologue that voices inner thoughts

Canislatin dog canine – n. a dog; adj; dog-like Caninity – canine quality or trait; dog-like nature Canine teeth – extra long, pointed teeth used for tearing Canidae – the family of dog- like carnivorous mammals including dogs, wolves, jackels, foxes, coyotes, and hyenas Canis Major – “great dog,” a constellation in the shape of a dog Canicula – Sirius, the “dog star,” the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major

FelesLatin cat Feline – n. a cat; adj. cat like Felinity – cat like disposition Felinophilia (philia G love) – love for cats Felinophobia (phobos G fear) - fear of cats Felidae – the whole cat tribe, large and small, including domestic cats, lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, lynxes, panthers, cougars, etc

Leongreek lion Lion – the largest member of the cat family Felidae Lioness – a female lion Dandelion (dens L tooth) – weedy plant with deeply toothed leaves and golden yellow tufted flower Chameleon (chamai G on the ground) – a lizard with a large head able to change color for protection Leopard (pardos G –black leopard) – tawny panther with black spots Leo – the constellation of the lion; zodiac sign; a boy’s name

Equus latin horse Equidae – a scientific term for the horse family Equestrian – a person skilled in horse riding; pertaining to horseback riding Equine – of, pertaining to, or resembling a horse Equestrienne – feminine form; a horsewoman; female equestrian

Caballus latin horse Cavalry – a division of an army in which the soldiers ride horses Cheval – (French) horse Chivalry – a code of courteous conduct which was followed by knights (horsemen) of the Middle Ages Cavalcade – procession of riders on horseback, or carriages

Hippos greek Horse Hippopotamus (potamos G. river) – river horse Hippodrome (dromos G race course) – horse race track Hippocamput (kampos G sea monster) – sea horse Hippophile (philia G love) – one who loves horses Hippiatric (iatros G healer) – pertaining to treating the diseases of horses

Porcuslatin pig, hog, swine Pork – meat from a pig Porcine – pig-like, fat, lazy Porcupine (spina L thorn) –spiny or prickly pig-shaped rodent Porpoise (porcus, piscis L pig fish) – a blunt, snouted, aquatic mammel, similar to a dolphin Pork barrel – barrel in which salt pork is stored Porker – a young pig raised for food Porcelain – a fine, white earthenware noted for its translucence and transparent glaze; china

Ornis/OrnithosGreek Bird Ornithology – study of the nature and habits of birds Ornithivorous(vorare L – devour) – bird-eating Ornithopterous(pteron G – wing) – having wings like a bird Ornithotrophe(trophos G – feeder) – place to feed and observe birds Ornithophile(philia G – love) – lover of birds

Avis Latin bird Aviary – a large building in which birds are kept Aviate – to navigate the air in an airplane; to fly Aviation – aerial navigation by means of an airplane; the science of powered flight Aviator – pilot of an airplane Avian – of or pertaining to birds

Grex/GregisLatin flock, herd, drove, group, troop, company Gregarious – living in herds, flocks, or social groups; fond of company, socially outgoing and friendly Egregious(e, ex L – out, away) – out of the herd; outstandingly bad Congregation – a flock or churchgoers gathered together for worship. Segregate(se L – apart) – to separate from the group Aggregate (ad L – to) – to gather together in a lump or sum

OmnisLatin each, every, all Omnipotence(potens L – powerful, able) – all power Omnipotent – all powerful Omnipresent(praesens L – present) – present everywhere Omniscience(scire L – to know) – knowledge of all Omniscient – all