Sunday 26 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 104. Buzzard

Buzzard, derives from the Old French 'basart', meaning hawk. This, in turn, is probably from the Latin 'buteonem'.

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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...