cõello

See also: coello

Old Portuguese

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *cuniclus, from Latin cunīculus, from Ancient Greek κύνικλος (kúniklos), probably of Iberian origin.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kõ.ˈe.ʎo/

Noun

cõello m (plural cõellos)

1. rabbit
   • 13th century, attributed to Alfonso X of Castile, Cantigas de Santa Maria, E codex, cantiga 326 (facsimile):

     oſ uiu iaz(er) com(o) iaz / o cõello aſcõdud ou o mur

     he saw them hiding like a cowering rabbit or a mouse.

Descendants

• Galician: coello
• Portuguese: coelho
  • Kabuverdianu: kuedju
  • → Javanese: truwèlu
    • → Indonesian: terwelu
  • → Malay: kuilu
    • Indonesian: kuilu
  • → Tetum: koellu