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Where does “terebrans” come from?

terebrans (Latin) comes from Latin terebro, from Latin terebra, from Latin -bra, from Proto-Indo-European -dʰrom — Alternative form of *-trom; instrumental suffix.

Definitions

Ancestry of “terebrans”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1LatinterebroI bore through, pierce, perforate
2Latinterebraan instrument for boring; borer; gimlet;...
3Latin-branominative neuter plural of -brum; accusative...
4Proto-Indo-European-dʰromAlternative form of *-trom; instrumental suffix

Words derived from “terebrans”

  • terebrant
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