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Where does “barinākos” come from?

barinākos (Proto-Celtic) comes from Proto-Celtic barinā, from Proto-Indo-European gʷr̥H-, from Proto-Indo-European gʷerH- — to express approval; praise; to elevate.

barinākos (Proto-Celtic): barnacle, limpet

Definitions

  1. barnacle, limpet

Ancestry of “barinākos”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Proto-Celticbarinārocky ground; rock, rocky ground
2Proto-Indo-Europeangʷr̥H-mountain; hill, mountain
3Proto-Indo-EuropeangʷerH-to express approval; praise; to elevate

Words derived from “barinākos”

  • barneca
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