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Reconstruction:Latin/oleo

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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

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From Proto-Italic *oleō. Related to alō.

Verb

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

  1. to grow
Usage notes
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Found only in compounds; it is not attested as an independent verb.

Derived terms
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Etymology 2

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

Verb

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

  1. to destroy, wipe out

Usage notes

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

Derived terms
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