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Etymology of the Latin word pavimentum

the Latin word pavimentum (pavement)
derived from the Classical Latin word pavire (beat, strike; push down)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *pau-

Derivations in Latin

pavimentare

Derivations in other languages

French pavimenteux, French paver, Italian pavimento, Portuguese pavimento, Romanian paviment, Romanian pământ, Spanish pavimento

Cognates

English pavement, Italian pavimento



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