English word sulfur comes from Proto-Indo-European *sóh₂wl̥ (Sun.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *sóh₂wl̥ | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | Sun. |
| *swelplos | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| sulpur | Latin (lat) | |
| sulfre | Anglo-Norman (xno) | |
| sulfur | English (eng) | (transitive) To treat with sulfur, or a sulfur compound, especially to preserve or to counter agricultural pests. Of a yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur. (countable, uncountable) A yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.. (uncountable) A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16. |