ogghiu
Sicilian
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]- uogghiu (Diphtongized)
Etymology
[edit]From Latin oleum, derived from an earlier Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, “olive oil”) or perhaps both from the same source. In any case, most likely from a Mediterranean Pre-Greek source. Cognate with Aragonese olio, Franco-Provençal ôlyo, Italian olio ~ oglio and Venetan ojo.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]ogghiu m
- oil (all types of oil, edible, fuel, motor oil, etc.)