Where does “matolje” come from?

matolje (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Norwegian Nynorsk olje, from Latin oleum, from Ancient Greek ἔλαιον, from Ancient Greek ἐλαία, from Proto-Hellenic elaíwā, from Proto-Indo-European loiwom.

matolje (Norwegian Nynorsk): cooking oil

Definitions

cooking oil

Ancestry of “matolje”, step by step

matolje traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.

via Norwegian Nynorsk olje

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Norwegian Nynorsk	olje	oil
2	Latin	oleum	olive oil; the palaestra
3	Ancient Greek	ἔλαιον	olive oil, commonly used as an anointing oil; any...
4	Ancient Greek	ἐλαία	olive tree; olive; naevus
5	Proto-Hellenic	elaíwā	—
6	Proto-Indo-European	loiwom	—

via Norwegian Nynorsk mat

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Norwegian Nynorsk	mat	food
2	Old Norse	matr	food
3	Proto-Germanic	matiz	food
4	Proto-Germanic	mōsą	wet food, mush, porridge; food, victuals
5	Proto-Indo-European	meh₂d-	to be wet, to become wet; to meet, approach,...

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