Ancient Greek word root · Water & Fire

pyr-: fire

pyr- is an Ancient Greek root meaning “fire”. Learn its variants and explore 2 connected words.

Meaning and variants

Meaning: fire

Root forms: pyr-, pyro-

Source word: πῦρ — a fire

Word family and examples

• pyrite

  The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS₂), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system.

• pyromaniac

  a person with a compulsive desire to set fire to things

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