equ- root words — words with the equ- root

The root equ- comes from Latin equus, meaning horse. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including equestrian, equestrians, equine, equines, equestrienne. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the equ- root

Explore words with equ- — words containing the equ- root and sharing its sense of "horse". Examples include equestrian, equestrians, equine, equines, equestrienne. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does equ- mean?

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