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Where does “leyH-” come from?

leyH- (Proto-Indo-European): flow, flood; to bend; to flow

Definitions

flow, flood; to bend; to flow

Words derived from “leyH-”

lime
limb
limestone
limes
limelight
forelimb
limewater
limbless
lith
limy
birdlime
limekiln
limey
limewash
limeade
interlimb
limejuice
limewood
limescale
brooklime
limblessness
limeworks
limby
limeless

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