English word race comes from Proto-Indo-European *wréh₂ds (Root.)
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *wréh₂ds | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | Root. |
| *wrād-ī- | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | |
| radicem | Latin (lat) | |
| race | English (eng) | A rhizome or root, especially of ginger. |