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Where does “ī-” come from?

ī- (Proto-Indo-European): ice, frost

Definitions

  1. ice, frost

Words derived from “ī-”

  • ice
  • icy
  • iced
  • icing
  • ish
  • icily
  • icicle
  • icebox
  • icebreaker
  • icehouse
  • iceman
  • iciness
  • icebound
  • isness
  • icefall
  • icer
  • iceboat
  • icemaker
  • icefish
  • icebreaking
  • iceball
  • iceless
  • icicled
  • icelike