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Where does “petram” come from?

petram (Latin) comes from Latin petra, from Ancient Greek πέτρα — rock formation: cliff, ledge, cave, ridge; stone.

petram (Latin): accusative singular of petra

Definitions

  1. accusative singular of petra

Ancestry of “petram”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latinpetrastone, rock
2Ancient Greekπέτραrock formation: cliff, ledge, cave, ridge; stone

Words derived from “petram”

  • piedra
  • pedregal
  • pedregal
  • chupapiedras
  • piedra
  • tirapiedras
  • piedra
  • pidrizuela
  • piedra
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