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aer
3 English words descend from Latin
aer
, most common first.
air
The substance constituting Earth's atmosphere: a gaseous mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and various trace gases.
aerenchyma
A spongy, airy tissue found especially in the roots of aquatic plants.
aereous
Resembling or consisting of air.