Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*pleḱ-
7 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *pleḱ-, most common first.
- plyA layer of material.
- flaxA plant of the genus Linum, especially Linum usitatissimum, which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. Also known as linseed, especially when referring to the seeds.
- flaskA narrow-necked vessel of metal or glass, used for various purposes; as of sheet metal, to carry gunpowder in; or of wrought iron, to contain quicksilver; or of glass, to heat water in, etc.
- flackTo flutter; palpitate.
- flagonA large vessel resembling a jug, usually with a handle, lid, and spout, for serving drinks such as cider or wine at a table; specifically (Christianity), such a vessel used to hold the wine for the ritual of Holy Communion.
- supplicateTo make a humble request to (someone, especially a person in authority); to beg, to beseech, to entreat.
- plashA small pool of standing water; a marshy pond; also, a puddle; (uncountable) marshy land; mire.