lentigin- root words — words with the lentigin- root

The root lentigin- comes from Latin lentigo, meaning freckle. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including lentiginose, lentiginous. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lentigin- root

Explore words with lentigin- — words containing the lentigin- root and sharing its sense of "freckle". Examples include lentiginose, lentiginous. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lentigin- mean?

The lentigin- root means freckle, from Latin lentigo. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.