Italian word colazione comes from Latin collatio (bringing together), which derives from Latin con- (with, together) and fero (bear)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| fero | Latin (lat) | I bear, carry. I cast (a vote); pass or ratify (a law). I report. I suffer, endure. I support, hold up. |
| con- | Latin (lat) | Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects. Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word. |
| confer | Latin (lat) | |
| collatio | Latin (lat) | Collecting (bringing together). Collection (of taxes). Comparison, collation (of facts). Union, combination. |
| colazione | Italian (it) | Breakfast. Light meal, collation. Lunch. |