lani- root words — words with the lani- root

The root lani- comes from Latin lanius, meaning butcher. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including laniary. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lani- root

Explore words with lani- — words containing the lani- root and sharing its sense of "butcher". Examples include laniary. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lani- mean?

The lani- root means butcher, from Latin lanius. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.