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Etymological root

*bʰel-

Proto-Indo-European
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Words from this root(20)

blood A2
/blʌd/ The red liquid that the heart pumps around the body. Meaning Off Sound Off
ball A1
/bɔl/ A round object used in games and sports, which is thrown, hit, or kicked. Meaning Off Sound Off
bell B1
/bɛl/ A hollow metal object, often cup-shaped, that rings when it is struck. Meaning Off Sound Off
spell A1
/spɛl/ To say or write the letters of a word in the correct order. Meaning Off Sound Off
bull B1
/ˈbʊl/ A large adult male of the cattle family Meaning Off Sound Off
bowl A2
/boʊl/ A round, deep dish used for holding food or liquid. Meaning Off Sound Off
flame B2
/fleɪm/ The bright burning gas you see in a fire. Meaning Off Sound Off
bold B1
/ˈbɒld/ Brave and confident; willing to take risks. Meaning Off Sound Off
balloon A2
/bəˈlun/ A small rubber bag that is filled with air or gas, used as a toy or decoration. Meaning Off Sound Off
flavor B1
/ˈfleɪvɚ/ The taste of a particular food or drink. Meaning Off Sound Off
blaze B2
/bleɪz/ A large, strong, bright fire. Meaning Off Sound Off
blush B1
/blʌʃ/ To become red in the face from embarrassment or shyness. Meaning Off Sound Off
bleach C2
/bliːt͡ʃ/ the whiteness that results from removing the color from something Meaning Off Sound Off
bellow B2
/ˈbɛloʊ/ To shout in a very loud, deep voice. Meaning Off Sound Off
bleak C2+
/blik/ bare, cold, and cheerless; offering little hope Meaning Off Sound Off
blueness C2+
/ˈbluːnəs/ the quality or state of being blue in color Meaning Off Sound Off
boldness C2+
/ˈboʊldnəs/ the quality of being daring, confident, or fearless Meaning Off Sound Off
ablaze C2+
/əˈbleɪz/ burning fiercely or brightly lit up Meaning Off Sound Off
blusher C2+
/ˈblʌʃər/ a cosmetic for adding color to the cheeks; also one who blushes Meaning Off Sound Off
blushful C2+
/ˈblʌʃfəl/ full of or marked by blushing; modest or rosy Meaning Off Sound Off

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