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Where does “ǵʰer-” come from?

ǵʰer- (Proto-Indo-European): to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines

Definitions

  1. to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines

Words derived from “ǵʰer-”

  • character
  • garden
  • characters
  • characteristic
  • card
  • yard
  • chart
  • cord
  • charter
  • guardian
  • chorus
  • characterization
  • courtyard
  • characterize
  • choir
  • chord
  • orchard
  • greedy
  • yearning
  • cords
  • yarn
  • cardboard
  • backyard
  • kindergarten