lan- root words — words with the lan- root

The root lan- comes from Latin lana, meaning wool. 7 words in Dendril are built from it, including lanolin, delaine, lanate, laniferous, lanose, lanuginose, lanugo. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lan- root

Explore words with lan- — words containing the lan- root and sharing its sense of "wool". Examples include lanolin, delaine, lanate, laniferous, lanose, lanuginose, lanugo. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lan- mean?

The lan- root means wool, from Latin lana. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.