hedge- root words — words with the hedge- root

The root hedge- comes from Old English hecg, meaning hedge. 6 words in Dendril are built from it, including hedge, hedged, hedgehog, hedgehogs, hedges, hedging. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the hedge- root

Explore words with hedge- — words containing the hedge- root and sharing its sense of "hedge". Examples include hedge, hedged, hedgehog, hedgehogs, hedges, hedging. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does hedge- mean?

The hedge- root means hedge, from Old English hecg. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.