French word couvercle comes from Latin operio, Latin co- ((intensifier). Together, with.), Italian cum, Italian operio
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| operio | Latin (lat) | (by extension) I shut, close.. (figuratively) I hide, conceal, dissemble.. (figuratively) I overwhelm, burden.. (figuratively, of a sin) I atone for, cover, cause to be forgotten.. I cover (over something); envelop. |
| co- | Latin (lat) | (intensifier). Together, with. |
| cum | Italian (ita) | |
| operio | Italian (ita) | |
| aperio | Latin (lat) | I open. I uncover. |
| cooperculum | Latin (lat) | Lid, cover. |
| covecle | Old French (fro) | |
| couvercle | French (fra) | Lid, cap, cover. |