lin- root words — words with the lin- root

The root lin- comes from Latin linum, meaning flax, linen. 6 words in Dendril are built from it, including linen, lingerie, linoleum, waistline, linens, crinoline. 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, linen". Examples include linen, lingerie, linoleum, waistline, linens, crinoline. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lin- mean?

The lin- root means flax, linen, from Latin linum. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.