Etymology Explorer › Proto-Indo-European

Where does “rek-” come from?

rek- (Proto-Indo-European): to bind

Definitions

  1. to bind

Words derived from “rek-”

  • rain
  • rainfall
  • rainbow
  • rein
  • rainforest
  • raincoat
  • rainstorm
  • rainfed
  • raindrop
  • rainless
  • rainmaking
  • rainmaker
  • rainproof
  • raineth
  • raingear
  • rainsoaked
  • rainwear
  • rainscreen
  • rainout
  • rainshadow
  • raincloud
  • rainswept
  • rainband
  • rainer