furr- root words — words with the furr- root

The root furr- comes from Old French forre, meaning sheath, lining, fur. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including furry, furred, furrier, furriest, furring. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the furr- root

Explore words with furr- — words containing the furr- root and sharing its sense of "sheath, lining, fur". Examples include furry, furred, furrier, furriest, furring. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does furr- mean?

The furr- root means sheath, lining, fur, from Old French forre. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.