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Etymology of the English word pyrrole

the English word pyrrole
derived from the Greek word purrhos, πυῤῥός (fire-like; flame- colored; fire-like; (specially), flame- colored)
using the Greek suffix -ole
derived from the Greek word purros, πυρρός

Date

The earliest known usage of pyrrole in English dates from the 19th century.

Derivations in English

pyrrolidine

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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