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Where does “peys-” come from?

peys- (Proto-Indo-European): to grind, to crush

Definitions

to grind, to crush

Words derived from “peys-”

pile
piles
pillar
piston
capillary
compilation
pill
compiler
Pilate
peel
platoon
compile
piling
peeling
plush
pillage
pellet
pillory
pestle
stockpile
pillared
pistil
woodpile
pesto

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