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Where does “(s)pīn-” come from?

(s)pīn- (Proto-Indo-European): backbone, dorsal fin; backbone; dorsal fin

Definitions

backbone, dorsal fin; backbone; dorsal fin

Words derived from “(s)pīn-”

fine
finer
refinement
fin
refine
refining
fineness
refinery
bloodfin
refiner
superfine
hyperfine
finned
finicky
finny
bluefin
ultrafine
finical
finfish
yellowfin
finning
shortfin
finicking
biorefinery

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