Where does “viole” come from?
viole (Middle English) comes from Old French fiole, from Late Latin fiola, from Latin phiala, from Ancient Greek φιάλη — round and shallow bowl, saucer, or pan.
viole (Middle English): Alternative form of fiole
Definitions
- Alternative form of fiole
Ancestry of “viole”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old French | fiole | vial, phial |
| 2 | Late Latin | fiola | vial, phial |
| 3 | Latin | phiala | saucer; a censer, thurible |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | φιάλη | round and shallow bowl, saucer, or pan |
Words derived from “viole”