English word origin

Etymology of auro-

See aur- § Etymology 1.

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Source etymology 1

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prefix

gold

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See aur- § Etymology 1.

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Source etymology 2

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prefix

Alternative form of aur- (“ear; sound; noise”).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See aur- § Etymology 2.

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