Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*gʰel-
7 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *gʰel-, most common first.
- galeTo cry; groan; croak.
- gillA breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.
- geldA payment.
- yelpAn abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.
- gloatTo exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.
- galpTo gape; yawn.
- yeltA young sow who has not yet had a litter.