lin- root words — words with the lin- root

The root lin- comes from Latin lino, meaning smear, anoint. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including liniment. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lin- root

Explore words with lin- — words containing the lin- root and sharing its sense of "smear, anoint". Examples include liniment. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lin- mean?

The lin- root means smear, anoint, from Latin lino. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.