apron- root words — words with the apron- root

The root apron- comes from Latin mappa, meaning napkin, cloth. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including map, apron, aprons. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the apron- root

Explore words with apron- — words containing the apron- root and sharing its sense of "napkin, cloth". Examples include map, apron, aprons. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does apron- mean?

The apron- root means napkin, cloth, from Latin mappa. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.