lov- root words — words with the lov- root

The root lov- comes from Latin ligusticum, meaning Ligurian plant. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including lovage. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lov- root

Explore words with lov- — words containing the lov- root and sharing its sense of "Ligurian plant". Examples include lovage. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lov- mean?

The lov- root means Ligurian plant, from Latin ligusticum. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.