Tuesday 28 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 110. Coot

Coot was 1st used in the 1700's to refer to a harmless, simple person. The bird was probably named from its 'elderly', bobbing gait.

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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...