Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*(s)pel-
6 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *(s)pel-, most common first.
- spotA round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
- spellWords or a formula supposed to have magical powers.
- spillTo drop something so that it spreads out or makes a mess; to accidentally pour.
- spoolA reel; a device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle.
- splotA spot; splotch.
- speldA chip of wood; a splinter.