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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... known as a caracal takes its name from Turkish karakulak , literally , " black ear . " The fish called perch was known to the Greeks as perkē , a name thought to be related to the Greek adjective perknos , meaning " dark , " " dusky ...
... known as a caracal takes its name from Turkish karakulak , literally , " black ear . " The fish called perch was known to the Greeks as perkē , a name thought to be related to the Greek adjective perknos , meaning " dark , " " dusky ...
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... known as the fungus puff- ball . The scientific term lycoperdon is actually a po- lite version of an antiquated English name for this fungus , wolf's fist . This particular fist isn't at all the same as a " clenched hand , " however ...
... known as the fungus puff- ball . The scientific term lycoperdon is actually a po- lite version of an antiquated English name for this fungus , wolf's fist . This particular fist isn't at all the same as a " clenched hand , " however ...
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... known today as the tulipomania . THE tulip isn't the only flower named for its resem- blance to a turban . Another ... known , appropriately enough , as the turk's - cap lily . Quite a few flowers , in fact , are named after var- ious ...
... known today as the tulipomania . THE tulip isn't the only flower named for its resem- blance to a turban . Another ... known , appropriately enough , as the turk's - cap lily . Quite a few flowers , in fact , are named after var- ious ...
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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