Wednesday 29 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 113. Dunnock

Dunnock is the diminutive of the English word 'dun' (dingy-brown). So, it means 'little brown bird'.

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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...