equ- root words — words with the equ- root

The root equ- comes from Latin equus, meaning horse. 7 words in Dendril are built from it, including equestrian, equestrians, equine, equines, equestrienne, equisetum, equitant. 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, equisetum, equitant. 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.