Wednesday 22 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 92. Lion

Lion comes from the Latin word 'leo', which is, in turn, derived from the Ancient Greek 'leon'.

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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...