Where does “orcio” come from?
orcio (Italian) comes from Latin urceus, from Latin orca, from Ancient Greek ὕρχη — A jar for pickles or for wine.
orcio (Italian): jug, pitcher, jar; jarful
Definitions
- jug, pitcher, jar; jarful
Ancestry of “orcio”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Latin | urceus | jug, pitcher, ewer; mug |
| 2 | Latin | orca | orc, orca; butt, tun |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ὕρχη | A jar for pickles or for wine |
Words derived from “orcio”