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 et·y·mon /ˈɛtəˌmɑn/
 字的原形,字根

 Et·y·mon n.; pl. E. Etymons Gr. Etyma
 1. An original form; primitive word; root.
 2. Original or fundamental signification. [R.]
    Given as the etymon or genuine sense of the word.   --Coleridge.
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 etymon
      n : a simple form inferred as the common basis from which
          related words in several languages can be derived by
          linguistic processes [syn: root]
      [also: etyma (pl)]