Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*(s)penh₁-
3 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *(s)penh₁-, most common first.
- spinTo rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
- panicOf fear, fright, etc: overwhelming or sudden.
- spangleA small, flat piece of sparkling metallic or metal-like material with a hole which is sewn on to a garment, etc., for decoration; a sequin.