lion- root words — words with the lion- root

The root lion- comes from Latin leo, meaning lion. 7 words in Dendril are built from it, including lion, dandelion, dandelions, lioness, lionesses, lions, leonine. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lion- root

Explore words with lion- — words containing the lion- root and sharing its sense of "lion". Examples include lion, dandelion, dandelions, lioness, lionesses, lions, leonine. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lion- mean?

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