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Where does “(s)ptyēw-” come from?

(s)ptyēw- (Proto-Indo-European): to spit, vomit

Definitions

  1. to spit, vomit

Words derived from “(s)ptyēw-”

  • spoon
  • teaspoon
  • tablespoon
  • skim
  • teaspoonful
  • sputum
  • tablespoonful
  • spew
  • skimmer
  • spooning
  • spume
  • saltspoonful
  • dessertspoonful
  • spoony
  • spoonbill
  • saltspoon
  • dessertspoon
  • spumante
  • soupspoon
  • spumoni
  • spumy
  • spoonlike
  • spooner
  • spawl