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
    Usage notes

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

    Conjugation
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    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
      Usage notes

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

      Conjugation
      Derived terms

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