Thursday, 2 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 34. Tit

Tit is a shortening of 'titmouse', a term used for this type of small bird. In Middle English, they were called 'titmose' but speakers got confused, replacing 'mose' with 'mouse'.

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Flowers of Oahu 177. Sea hibiscus (Talipariti tiliaceum)

This is a varigated variety, known locally as Mahoe.