Search Results for etymological origins

Where Alcoholic Drinks Got Their Names

How Traditional Alcoholic Drinks Got Their Names

March 23, 2023

Reranking the Military Etymological Order

Linguist Re-Ranks Military Titles in Etymological Order

October 19, 2022

Origins of Color Names

The Vibrant Origins of English Words For Colors

September 7, 2022

Every Burrito in US

The History of Every Type of Burrito in the United States

April 8, 2024

Literal Meaning of US States and Cities

The Literal Meaning of State and City Names in the United States

March 20, 2024

Words of Unknown Origin

Common Words With Unknown Origins

November 11, 2023

Dinosaur Names

The Real Meanings Behind Dinosaur Names

October 24, 2023

The Tale of Tiffanys

The Long History Behind the Popular Name ‘Tiffany’

August 9, 2021

History of OK

How the Term ‘OK’ Became Such a Ubiquitous Part of the Common Universal Lexicon

September 12, 2018

Silent Letters

How Silent Letters in Words From the English Language Reveal Their Specific Etymological Origins

May 17, 2018