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Where does “(s)penh₁-” come from?

(s)penh₁- (Proto-Indo-European): to twist; to weave

Definitions

  1. to twist; to weave

Words derived from “(s)penh₁-”

  • spin
  • spinning
  • spider
  • spindle
  • thrombocytopenia
  • spinster
  • spinner
  • bespin
  • neutropenia
  • spindly
  • thrombocytopenic
  • osteopenia
  • spidery
  • leukopenia
  • tailspin
  • electrospinning
  • isospin
  • pancytopenia
  • spinsterhood
  • lymphopenia
  • hydroponics
  • spinneret
  • spinnerbait
  • topspin