A Garden of WordsTimes Books, 1992 - 188 pages For language mavens, a lively exploration of the origins and development of 24 flower names, from aster to zinnia. Barnette weaves together the diverse elements that, over the centuries, have formed each word's colorful etymological history. Elegantly designed and illustrated throughout--a charming gift for language buffs and armchair gardeners. |
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... Greek word dromos , which means “ race , ” “ running , " or " racecourse . " ( More about this word's relatives , including syn- drome , palindrome , and dromedary , in the chapter on Daisy . ) The Greeks also added hippos to a term for ...
... Greek word dromos , which means “ race , ” “ running , " or " racecourse . " ( More about this word's relatives , including syn- drome , palindrome , and dromedary , in the chapter on Daisy . ) The Greeks also added hippos to a term for ...
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... Greek optos , meaning “ seen ” or “ visible , " is now detectable in such English words as optical and op- tometrist , " one who measures vision . " A related Greek word for " eye , " ophthalmos , now peeks out of the English word ...
... Greek optos , meaning “ seen ” or “ visible , " is now detectable in such English words as optical and op- tometrist , " one who measures vision . " A related Greek word for " eye , " ophthalmos , now peeks out of the English word ...
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... Greek word aza- leos , " dry , " because they are thought to thrive in parched soil . ( Greek azaleos is kin to such " dry " or " burning " words as arid , ardor , ardent , and arson . ) FROM Greek rhodon also comes the Latin word for ".
... Greek word aza- leos , " dry , " because they are thought to thrive in parched soil . ( Greek azaleos is kin to such " dry " or " burning " words as arid , ardor , ardent , and arson . ) FROM Greek rhodon also comes the Latin word for ".
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Common terms and phrases
Akoniti Amaryllis ancient Greek ancient Greek word Anthurium applied aster bird blossom borrowed botanical color columbine comes from Latin crane daisy dandelion denotes derives descendant Dutch English term English word etymological eventually EXORDIUM flea flower name foot form the name French word GARDEN OF WORDS gave rise genus geranium German word gladiolus glish goddess gray Greek myth Hyacinth HYDRANGEA idea Indo-European root inspired the name iris Italian known languages Latin lupus Latin word lily literally means loanword loosestrife loup Lupercalia lupine lussa miterwort modern English nasturtium nicknames nose offspring Old English Old French orchid origin palindrome pansy pearl phrase plant Pliny the Elder poppy Professor Latkovski refers reflected resemble Russian S)PEN Sadako Sasaki Sanskrit scholars shines Similarly someone source of English Spanish star Star jelly stem sword synonym tail testicle thought tulip wolf word for rose Zephyrus