An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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motor
  موتور  
motor (#)
Fr.: moteur  

A device that imparts motion through reaction.

Etymology (EN): From L. motor “mover,” from movere “to move.”

Etymology (PE): Motor, loanword from Fr. moteur, as above.