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Italian word colazione comes from Latin collatio (bringing together), which derives from Latin con- (with, together) and fero (bear)
fero (Latin)
I bear, carry. I cast (a vote); pass or ratify (a law). I report. I suffer, endure. I support, hold up.
con- (Latin)
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)
collatio (Latin)
Collecting (bringing together). Collection (of taxes). Comparison, collation (of facts). Union, combination.
colazione (Italian)
Breakfast. Light meal, collation. Lunch.