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Where does “leh₂p-” come from?

leh₂p- (Proto-Indo-European): to shine; to light, shine; glow

Definitions

to shine; to light, shine; glow

Words derived from “leh₂p-”

lamp
lantern
limpid
lamplight
lamppost
lampblack
headlamp
lampshade
streetlamp
lamplighter
lampstand
lamplit
flashlamp
lampless
lampwork
lamping
lampholder
limpidly
sunlamp
lampbrush
lanternlight
blowlamp
nightlamp
lanternfish

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