Reconstruction:Latin/oleo

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

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

From Proto-Italic *oleō. Related to alō.

Verb

*oleō (present infinitive *olēre); second conjugation, no passive, no perfect or supine stems

  1. to grow
Conjugation
Usage notes

Found only in compounds; it is not attested as an independent verb.

Derived terms

Etymology 2

From Proto-Italic *oleō, ultimately a causative from Proto-Indo-European *h₃elh₁-.

Verb

*oleō (present infinitive *olēre, perfect active *oluī, supine *olitum); second conjugation

  1. to destroy, wipe out
Conjugation

Usage notes

Found only in compounds; it is not attested as an independent verb.

Derived terms

References