arachn- root words — words with the arachn- root

The root arachn- comes from Greek arachne, meaning spider. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including arachnid, arachnids. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the arachn- root

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

What does arachn- mean?

The arachn- root means spider, from Greek arachne. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.