Reconstruction:Gaulish/balano-

This Gaulish 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.

Gaulish

Etymology

From metathesis of Proto-Celtic *banatlo-, with possible earlier form Gaulish *balatno-.

Noun

*balano- m

1. broom, broom plant

Descendants

• → Catalan: bàlec
• → Old French: balain
  • French: balai
    • → Esperanto: balai
• → Galician: balea
• → Spanish: bálago