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How rocks got their names.
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Previously:
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...125#post214428
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...859#post186857
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...210#post207881
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...411#post204689
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...296#post116284
If you look deep enough, all words come from Ancient Greek...
Which makes me think of the running gag in My Big Fat Greek Wedding in which the father saysQuote:
Originally Posted by IntheGroove
"Give me any word, and I show you how the root is greek..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL9whwwTK6I
OK, try to find the Greek derivation for these...Quote:
Originally Posted by IntheGroove
pajama, bungalow, jungle, avatar, bandana, bangle, chutney, dinghy, dungaree
You need to watch the movie. Even all those words will be claimed by an old greek... right or wrong - all words are derived from greek...Quote:
Originally Posted by mklotz
Dungaree not really a word but here it is Ντανγκαρέ LOL
Bulbous Bouffant...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uuCNAwXGaQ
Plus a few common 4 letter words inappropriate for this august crew.Quote:
Originally Posted by mklotz