alp- root words — words with the alp- root

The root alp- comes from German alp, meaning alpine, of the Alps. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including alphorn. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the alp- root

Explore words with alp- — words containing the alp- root and sharing its sense of "alpine, of the Alps". Examples include alphorn. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does alp- mean?

The alp- root means alpine, of the Alps, from German alp. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.