templum

Etymology
Term of origin, with no parallels in other Italic languages.
 * 1) Possibly a derivation from,   whence 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, and further possibly 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬. Assuming a shift from  to , meant as the calculation of the aruspices. Compare also  and more distantly ,.
 * 2) Parallel formation to 🇨🇬, reflecting, from . The  would hence be epenthetic as in . Further realted to ,.

Noun

 * 1) an open space for augural observation; open, clear, broad space
 * 2) a space dedicated to a deity; place of divine worship; sanctuary, shrine, temple