yean- root words — words with the yean- root

The root yean- comes from Old English eanian, meaning to bring forth (a lamb). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including yeanling. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the yean- root

Explore words with yean- — words containing the yean- root and sharing its sense of "to bring forth (a lamb)". Examples include yeanling. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does yean- mean?

The yean- root means to bring forth (a lamb), from Old English eanian. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.