Romanian word auri comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ews-, and later Proto-Italic *auzom (Gold.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *h₂ews- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | dawn |
| *h₂é-h₂us-o- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | glow |
| *auzom | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | Gold. |
| aurum | Latin (lat) | A Golden Age. Any object made of gold, such as a gold coin or a gold ring. Gold (as mineral or metal). Gold (colour). Lustre. |
| aur | Romanian (ron) | Gold. |
| auri | Romanian (ron) | To appear to or make shine like gold. To cover in a thin layer of gold. |