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Where does “ǵyewh₁-” come from?

ǵyewh₁- (Proto-Indo-European): to chew

Definitions

  1. to chew

Words derived from “ǵyewh₁-”

  • cheek
  • cheeks
  • cake
  • jaw
  • cakes
  • jaws
  • chewing
  • choking
  • choke
  • chew
  • pancake
  • gingival
  • cheeky
  • cheesecake
  • jawbone
  • gingivitis
  • chewy
  • gingiva
  • cupcake
  • jawline
  • choker
  • cakewalk
  • fruitcake
  • lockjaw