Where does “terebro” come from?
terebro (Latin) comes from Latin terebra, from Latin -bra, from Proto-Indo-European -dʰrom — Alternative form of *-trom; instrumental suffix.
terebro (Latin): I bore through, pierce, perforate
Definitions
- I bore through, pierce, perforate
Ancestry of “terebro”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Latin | terebra | an instrument for boring; borer; gimlet;... |
| 2 | Latin | -bra | nominative neuter plural of -brum; accusative... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | -dʰrom | Alternative form of *-trom; instrumental suffix |
Words derived from “terebro”