alpen- root words — words with the alpen- root

The root alpen- comes from German alpen, meaning of the Alps. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including alpenglow, alpenhorn, alpenstock. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the alpen- root

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

What does alpen- mean?

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