horri- root words — words with the horri- root

The root horri- comes from Latin horrere, meaning to bristle, stand on end. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including abhorrer, horripilation. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the horri- root

Explore words with horri- — words containing the horri- root and sharing its sense of "to bristle, stand on end". Examples include abhorrer, horripilation. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does horri- mean?

The horri- root means to bristle, stand on end, from Latin horrere. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.