olja

Faroese

noun
Definitions
  • oil

Etymology

Derived from Latin oleum (oil, olive oil) derived from Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (olive oil, oil, olive, olive tree) derived from Proto-Hellenic *élaiwon.

Origin

Proto-Hellenic

*élaiwon

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