ferr- root words — words with the ferr- root

The root ferr- comes from Latin ferrum, meaning iron. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including ferric, ferrous. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ferr- root

Explore words with ferr- — words containing the ferr- root and sharing its sense of "iron". Examples include ferric, ferrous. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ferr- mean?

The ferr- root means iron, from Latin ferrum. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.