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Where does “terkʷ-” come from?

terkʷ- (Proto-Indo-European): to turn, spin

Definitions

  1. to turn, spin

Words derived from “terkʷ-”

  • torture
  • distortion
  • intricate
  • torch
  • torment
  • treachery
  • torque
  • tort
  • intrigue
  • retort
  • distort
  • thwart
  • tortuous
  • extricate
  • extortion
  • torsion
  • intricately
  • extort
  • torsional
  • trowel
  • intricacy
  • torchlight
  • torques
  • trousseau