banch- root words — words with the banch- root

The root banch- comes from Greek anchein, meaning to strangle, choke. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including orobanchaceous, quinsy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the banch- root

Explore words with banch- — words containing the banch- root and sharing its sense of "to strangle, choke". Examples include orobanchaceous, quinsy. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does banch- mean?

The banch- root means to strangle, choke, from Greek anchein. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.