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Where does “bʰeh₁-” come from?

bʰeh₁- (Proto-Indo-European): to foment; warm; bathe

Definitions

  1. to foment; warm; bathe

Words derived from “bʰeh₁-”

  • breath
  • breathing
  • bath
  • breathe
  • bathroom
  • breathed
  • bathing
  • breathless
  • bathe
  • breathlessly
  • breathtaking
  • bathtub
  • bask
  • bathrobe
  • breathlessness
  • breather
  • bathers
  • breathy
  • bloodbath
  • bathwater
  • breathtakingly
  • bather
  • breathable
  • birdbath