Reconstruction:Latin/scoculum
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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
Etymology
From Classical Latin scopulus, of Ancient Greek origin.
Why the /p/ was replaced by /k/ is unclear. Perhaps it was assimilation to the preceding /k/ or analogy with the common ending -culus.
Pronunciation
Noun
*scoculum m (Proto-Western-Romance)
Declension
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | */esˈkɔʎʎos/ | */esˈkɔʎʎi/ |
| oblique | */esˈkɔʎʎu/ | */esˈkɔʎʎos/ |
Descendants
- Padanian:
- Gallo-Romance:
References
- Joan Coromines, José A[ntonio] Pascual (1984) “escollo”, in Diccionario crítico etimológico castellano e hispánico (in Spanish), volume II (Ce–F), Madrid: Gredos, →ISBN, page 701
- Walther von Wartburg (1928–2002) “scŏpŭlus”, in Französisches Etymologisches Wörterbuch, volumes 11: S–Si, page 325