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The divine gift of “Dolly”
“Dolly” is pet form of an Ancient Greek-derived name later repurposed for toys and film cameras. Read more.
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“Teacher” and “student”: an etymological show-and-tell
Students need a “push” in more ways than one. Read more.
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The word “lettuce” is made of “milk”
The etymology of “lettuce” takes us from tiny seeds to the entire galaxy. Read more.
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The etymological odyssey of “Odysseus”
Tell me, O Muse, of the origin of the name of the man of many devices. And why Latin calls him “Ulysses,” if you don’t mind. Read more.
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Semiquincentennial: the origins of an America-sized word
This big word for a big milestone is made up of lots of little Latin roots. Read more.