Skyscraper The term “skyscraper” originates from the words sky and scrape, evoking the image of something that reaches or touches the sky. In many languages, …
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Geometry
Point On this map we can distinguish four etymological roots: First, there are languages with a Latin-based word. English, for instance, “point” originates from the …
Cereals
The edible grains or seeds from certain types of grasses, which are rich in carbohydrates and provide essential nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals, are …
Legumes
Seeds are the reproductive unit of flowering plants. Legumes belong to the Fabaceae (or Leguminosae) family and produce seeds within pods. This group includes peas, …
Cities
Vienna, the capital of Austria, has a rich history that is reflected in its name across various languages. In German, the city is called “Wien,” …
Clothing
Words can travel through space, east-west, from ancient times to modern, from language to language. One of those tripping words in velvet. Before reaching Great …
Cooking
Soup Soups have been part of our diet since the Prehistoric times. However, the word we use nowadays is quite modern. The Latin term suppa, …
Bow tie
Bow ties are not mere accessories, have rich historical and cultural significance across various languages. To the native speakers, they evoke images of beautiful butterflies …
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Animals
Animal names have very interesting origins. In this collection of maps we explore the words with the most unique etymologies