Reconstruction:Proto-Indo-Iranian/bʰáHas

This Proto-Indo-Iranian entry contains reconstructed words and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Indo-Iranian

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *bʰéh₂-os ~ bʰéh₂-es-, from *bʰeh₂- (“to shine”). Cognate with Ancient Greek φάος (pháos).

Noun

*bʰáHas n

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Descendants

Indo-Aryan: *bʰáHas
- Sanskrit: भास् (bhā́s)