Where does “kúla” come from?

kúla (Old Norse) comes from Proto-Germanic kūlǭ, from Proto-Indo-European gewl-, from Proto-Indo-European gēw- — to bend, arch.

kúla (Old Norse): swelling; lump, swelling

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Proto-Germanic	kūlǭ	bump; hole
2	Proto-Indo-European	gewl-	vessel; ball; vessel, bowl, ball; ball, bowl,...
3	Proto-Indo-European	gēw-	to bend, arch

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