Reconstruction:Latin/ga(v)ota

This Latin entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Latin

Alternative reconstructions

  • *gabŏta, *gabŭta
  • *gauta

Etymology

Uncertain. Coromines relates it to Lithuanian žándas (“cheek”, < *ǵénus?). Von Wartburg relates it to a Pre-Roman *gaba (“craw, crop of a bird”). Diez relates it to Latin gabata (“dish, platter”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡa(β)ota/

Noun

*ga(v)ota f (Proto-Italo-Western-Romance)

  1. cheek

Declension

singular plural
nominative */ˈɡa(β)ota/ */ˈɡa(β)otas/
oblique */ˈɡa(β)ota/ */ˈɡa(β)otas/

Reconstruction notes

Per Coromines, the Catalan outcome implies an original */a(β)o/ as opposed to */au̯/.

Descendants

All descendants have the sense of “cheek”; only additional senses will be indicated below.

References

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