kenn- root words — words with the kenn- root

The root kenn- comes from Latin canis, meaning dog. 7 words in Dendril are built from it, including canine, canines, kennel, kenneled, kenneling, kennels, chenille. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the kenn- root

Explore words with kenn- — words containing the kenn- root and sharing its sense of "dog". Examples include canine, canines, kennel, kenneled, kenneling, kennels, chenille. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does kenn- mean?

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