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English word origin

Etymology of sono-

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swenh₂- Proto-Indo-European *swónh₂os Latin sonus English sono- From Latin sonus (“sound”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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prefix

Of or relating to sound.

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

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swenh₂- Proto-Indo-European *swónh₂os Latin sonus English sono- From Latin sonus (“sound”).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Unspecified derivation mentionsonusla
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