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Where does “πέτρα” come from?
πέτρα
(Ancient Greek): rock formation: cliff, ledge, cave, ridge; stone
Definitions
rock formation: cliff, ledge, cave, ridge; stone
Words derived from “πέτρα”
Pierre
petroleum
pier
Pride
pear
parsley
petrol
Petra
Perrin
peerless
Poirot
petrous
parr
limpet
lamprey
petrosal
piedra
Perrett
Parrett
petroglyph
petrify
Porritt
Perrins
petrification