urre (Basque)

Where does "urre" come from?

The Basque word 'urre', meaning gold, traces its origins directly back to the reconstructed Proto-Basque term '*uRe'. As an inherited root, it has remained a core part of the Basque language's unique vocabulary, distinct from its Indo-European neighbors.

Full etymology tree

• urre (Basque), 'gold'
  • inherited *uRe (Proto-Basque), 'gold'

Ancestors

• *uRe (Proto-Basque)

Updated June 2026

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