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Where does “bʰleyǵ-” come from?

bʰleyǵ- (Proto-Indo-European): to shine

Definitions

to shine

Words derived from “bʰleyǵ-”

black
male
mail
conflict
mailed
Black
blank
mailbox
blackmail
blanket
conflicting
voicemail
affliction
maleness
inflict
mailman
blacksmith
mailer
blackmailer
blink
blackboard
airmail
blankly
mailroom

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