oscito

Latin

verb
Definitions
  • I open my mouth, gape
  • I open out, unfold
  • I gape with weariness, yawn

Etymology

Compound from Latin ōs (mouth, face) + Latin citō (set in rapid motion, call forth, cause to move, encourage, incite).

Origin

Latin

citō

Gloss

set in rapid motion, call forth, cause to move, encourage, incite

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