lepô (Proto-Germanic)
Where does "lepô" come from?
The Proto-Germanic noun 'lepô' derives from the Proto-Indo-European root '*leb-', which means 'lip'[1]. This linguistic ancestor serves as the foundation for the term referring to the edge of the mouth[1].
Open questions
- The Proto-Indo-European root is a reconstructed form rather than an attested word. [1]
Full etymology tree
- *lepô (Proto-Germanic), 'lip'
- inherited *leb- (Proto-Indo-European), 'to hang down loosely'
Ancestors
- *leb- (Proto-Indo-European)
Sources
Updated August 2026
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