anser- root words — words with the anser- root

The root anser- comes from Latin anser, meaning goose. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including merganser. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the anser- root

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

What does anser- mean?

The anser- root means goose, from Latin anser. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.