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Where does “gʰreu” come from?

gʰreu (Proto-Indo-European): to grind, rub

Definitions

  1. to grind, rub

Words derived from “gʰreu”

  • monks
  • monopoly
  • monarch
  • Westminster
  • monk
  • monarchy
  • monastery
  • monkey
  • chromosome
  • chromatography
  • monograph
  • monolithic
  • chromosomal
  • chromatic
  • chromium
  • mono
  • monarchical
  • chromatin
  • monomer
  • monoclonal
  • chrome
  • monopolistic
  • Monaco
  • monopolist