"io" meaning in Latin

See io in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

IPA: [ˈi.oː] [Classical-Latin], [ˈiː.o] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) Forms: iō [canonical]
Etymology: Echoic; compare Ancient Greek ἰώ (iṓ), or English yo. Etymology templates: {{cog|grc|ἰώ}} Ancient Greek ἰώ (iṓ), {{noncog|en|yo}} English yo Head templates: {{head|la|intj|head=iō}} iō
  1. an exclamation of joy: hurray, hurrah, yay
    Sense id: en-io-la-intj-f24T8aS4 Categories (other): Latin entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Latin entries with incorrect language header: 67 4 30
  2. an exclamation of pain: oh, ah, alas
    Sense id: en-io-la-intj-bLMyKwYW
  3. an exclamation for getting attention: hey, oi, look, quick
    Sense id: en-io-la-intj-O6UbWxNH
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          "ref": "8 CE, Ovid, Fasti 4.447–448",
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          "look",
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