iron- root words — words with the iron- root

The root iron- comes from Proto-Germanic isarn, meaning iron (the metal). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including andiron, ironworks. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the iron- root

Explore words with iron- — words containing the iron- root and sharing its sense of "iron (the metal)". Examples include andiron, ironworks. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does iron- mean?

The iron- root means iron (the metal), from Proto-Germanic isarn. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.