lemnisc- root words — words with the lemnisc- root

The root lemnisc- comes from Greek lemniskos, meaning ribbon, fillet. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including lemniscate, lemniscus. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lemnisc- root

Explore words with lemnisc- — words containing the lemnisc- root and sharing its sense of "ribbon, fillet". Examples include lemniscate, lemniscus. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lemnisc- mean?

The lemnisc- root means ribbon, fillet, from Greek lemniskos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.