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Etymology at the intersection of news, life, and everyday language.

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  • “Drone”: where etymology meets entomology

    “Drone”: where etymology meets entomology

    There is a lot of noise about mystery drones buzzing overhead. It turns out there is a lot of noise buzzing behind the word “drone,” too. Read more.

    John Kelly
    December 22, 2024
    Feature

  • On the origins of “mocha” and “mousse”

    On the origins of “mocha” and “mousse”

    A Red Sea port and green ground cover lie behind the name of a headline color. Read more.

    John Kelly
    December 15, 2024
    Feature

  • “Martial” vs. “marshal”: what’s the etymological difference?

    “Martial” vs. “marshal”: what’s the etymological difference?

    One is from “Mars.” The other is from “horses.” Read more.

    John Kelly
    December 8, 2024
    Feature

  • How “jaguar” the cat—and car—got their names

    How “jaguar” the cat—and car—got their names

    The story of the word “jaguar” is a story of cats … and dogs. Read more.

    John Kelly
    November 28, 2024
    Feature

  • Something “Glicked” this way comes (to a theater near you)

    Something “Glicked” this way comes (to a theater near you)

    Of weapons, witches, and portmanteau words: it’s an etymological double feature on “gladiator” and “wicked.” Stay for the credits! Read more.

    John Kelly
    November 22, 2024
    Feature

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