Where does “-urie” come from?
-urie (French) comes from Ancient Greek οὖρον, from Proto-Indo-European h₂wers- — to rain, drip; to rain, sprinkle.
Ancestry of “-urie”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | οὖρον | urine; range, space; accusative singular of οὖρος |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂wers- | to rain, drip; to rain, sprinkle |
Words derived from “-urie”