Synonyms & related words for tendril

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of tendril — including twig. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to tendril

Explore words related to tendril — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include capreolate, petioles, spirally, leafage, leafstalk, stems, moonseed, vine. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for tendril

Common synonyms for tendril include twig — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does tendril come from?

The word tendril breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root tend-, from Latin tendo (“stretch”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.