and- root words — words with the and- root

The root and- comes from French andier, meaning firedog. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including andiron. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the and- root

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

What does and- mean?

The and- root means firedog, from French andier. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.