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Words with Root “cilla-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “cilla-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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cilla- Latin origin, from 'cilla', meaning 'lock of hair, tuft'
verticillastrate
5 syllables16 letters
ver·ti·cil·las·trate
/vərˈtɪsɪləˌstreɪt/
adjective
The word 'verticillastrate' is a Latinate adjective divided into five syllables: ver-ti-cil-las-trate, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('las'). It's composed of the prefix 'ver-', root 'cilla-', and suffix '-lastrate', and describes an arrangement resembling whorls or layers.