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· Ancient Greek
ποινή
5 English words descend from Ancient Greek
ποινή
, most common first.
pain
An ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury by violence; hurt.
penalty
A legal sentence.
pine
Any coniferous tree of the genus Pinus.
penal
Of or relating to punishment.
peine
Pain or punishment.