Sunday 26 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 103. Brambling

The original English name, in 1544, was 'bramlyng' from 'bram' (loud) and 'lyng' (lung). Later, in the 16th Century, the current spelling was used.

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What's In a Critter's Name? 194. Cuttlefish

This cephalopod's name is derived from the Old English 'cudele'. It may be linked to the Old Norse 'koddi' (cushion) an...