gentian- root words — words with the gentian- root

The root gentian- comes from Latin gentiana, meaning gentian plant (said named after Gentius, Illyrian king). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including gentianaceous, gentianella. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the gentian- root

Explore words with gentian- — words containing the gentian- root and sharing its sense of "gentian plant (said named after Gentius, Illyrian king)". Examples include gentianaceous, gentianella. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does gentian- mean?

The gentian- root means gentian plant (said named after Gentius, Illyrian king), from Latin gentiana. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.