uguns

Latvian

noun
Definitions
  • fire visible light and thermal radiation produced by a body heated to the necessary temperature, flames, group of flames
  • fire a means of ignite
  • (figuratively) fire, light feeling of warmth, often signifying power, strength
  • (figuratively) fire bright light, bright color
  • (figuratively) fire passion, sexual and otherwise, strong enthusiasm
  • artificial light(s), light source(s)
  • (military) shooting with firearms

Etymology

Inherited from *ugnis inherited from Proto-Balto-Slavic *ungnis inherited from Proto-Indo-European *h₁n̥gʷnís.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₁n̥gʷnís

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