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Where does “ǵómbʰ-” come from?

ǵómbʰ- (Proto-Indo-European): to pierce, gnaw through; tooth, horn, peg

Definitions

  1. to pierce, gnaw through; tooth, horn, peg

Words derived from “ǵómbʰ-”

  • coming
  • forthcoming
  • comb
  • upcoming
  • cam
  • oncoming
  • combing
  • shortcoming
  • camshaft
  • oakum
  • webcam
  • kempt
  • currycomb
  • coaming
  • Steadicam
  • cockscomb
  • unforthcoming
  • outcoming
  • coomb
  • comblike
  • recomb
  • combover
  • minicam
  • gomphothere