an- root words — words with the an- root

The root an- comes from Latin anus, meaning ring. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including anal, anus, anile, anilingus, indican. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the an- root

Explore words with an- — words containing the an- root and sharing its sense of "ring". Examples include anal, anus, anile, anilingus, indican. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does an- mean?

The an- root means ring, from Latin anus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.