lin- root words — words with the lin- root

The root lin- comes from Greek linon, meaning flax, net-like. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including linin, linocut. 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 "flax, net-like". Examples include linin, linocut. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lin- mean?

The lin- root means flax, net-like, from Greek linon. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.