Tuesday 14 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 70. Fallow deer

The word 'fallow' comes from the Old English 'fealu', meaning 'brownish-yellow'. The deer's basic colour scheme.

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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...