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Where does “bʰleyg-” come from?

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

Definitions

  1. to shine

Words derived from “bʰleyg-”

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