Latin word operio comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₁epi (On, at, near.), Proto-Indo-European *h₂wer-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *h₁epi | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | On, at, near. |
| *h₂wer- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| 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. |