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Month: July 2019

The Etymology of “Kaleidoscope”

July 5, 2019July 3, 2019 Jess ZafarrisLeave a comment

The etymology of the word "kaleidoscope" literally means “observer of beautiful things.”

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The Etymology of Dog Breed Names [Infographic]

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 Jess Zafarris1 Comment

The following infographic explores the etymology of various dog breeds.

Posted in Etymologies, InfographicsTagged animals, Arabic, Chinese, French, German
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