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

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Etymology

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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

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Noun

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*scoculum m (Proto-Western-Romance)

  1. cliff

Declension

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singular plural
nominative */esˈkɔʎʎos/ */esˈkɔʎʎi/
oblique */esˈkɔʎʎu/ */esˈkɔʎʎos/

Descendants

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References

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