Friday 24 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 96. Pheasant

The pheasant's name ultimately comes from 'Phasis', which was the ancient term for Georgia's currently called Rioni river.

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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...