A map of the word nothing in several different languages and its etymology
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Etymologeo
Nightmare
Nightmares were a mystery often explained as evil spirits visiting people when they are most vulnerable, during sleep. Many languages will make reference to the …
Alphabet
Herbs
Basil, the King The name of the culinary herb basil comes from βασιλικόν φυτόν (basilikón phutón) “royal (plant)” in Ancient Greek. The word basileus was very bountiful, produced …
Nuts
Hazelnut Walnut Peanut Coconut
Fruits
Melons and apples of discord This is like comparing apples and oranges! Notice that in Italian is quite obvious that mela (apples) and melone (melon) are …
Planets
Earth The (planet) Earth often takes its name from the word “earth”. That is true for most languages. But not all. Brown-colored languages form a …
Celebrate
Easter Halloween
Linguistic walls
