sconce- root words — words with the sconce- root

The root sconce- comes from Latin absconsa, meaning hidden lantern. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including ensconce, ensconced. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the sconce- root

Explore words with sconce- — words containing the sconce- root and sharing its sense of "hidden lantern". Examples include ensconce, ensconced. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does sconce- mean?

The sconce- root means hidden lantern, from Latin absconsa. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.