Discovery Dispatch
The sad passing of Kanzi, penguin etymology, and what “fixin’ to” / “finna” mean
Here’s what happened this week in language and linguistics.
World of Words
The etymology of “penguin”
Where does the word “penguin” come from? French, Welsh, or Latin?
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The etymology of "guacamole"
Where do the words “avocado” and “guacamole” come from?
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The etymology of "love"
The etymology of the word "love" and all its related words in English.
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Why is “February” spelled with two ⟨r⟩’s?
Why is “February” spelled with two ⟨r⟩'s even though most people only pronounce one of them?
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Why do the British pronounce “herb” with an /h/?
Why don’t Americans pronounce herb with an /h/?
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Does “fruition” come from the word “fruit”?
Does "fruition" come from the word "fruit"?