lan- root words — words with the lan- root

The root lan- comes from Latin lana, meaning wool. 6 words in Dendril are built from it, including lanolin, delaine, lanate, laniferous, lanose, 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, 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.