flank- root words — words with the flank- root

The root flank- comes from Old High German (via Old French flanc) hlanca, meaning side (of the body/army). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including outflank. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the flank- root

Explore words with flank- — words containing the flank- root and sharing its sense of "side (of the body/army)". Examples include outflank. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does flank- mean?

The flank- root means side (of the body/army), from Old High German (via Old French flanc) hlanca. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.