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Etymoleon - Word History, the etymology podcast.

Etymoleon - Word History, the etymology podcast.

Released: 2025-02-02
© 2025 Leon Bailey-Green
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71 Episodes
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Listen on Apple Podcasts
71 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2025-02-02
© 2025 Leon Bailey-Green
Most Recent Episode
71. Fancy Words

71. Fancy Words

Time: 15:45
This episode uncovers fancy words that can add a touch of flair to your vocabulary. The word sanguine derives from a term meaning blood; Find out how it came to describe an optimistic disposition and its connection to the concept of senses of humour. Explore the origins of uplifting words like effulgent, ebullient and felicific, alongside the more sombre lugubrious. Listen to learn the meanings of quixotic, heteroclite and incongruent.
Episode ID: 1000688161005
GUID: Buzzsprout-16424589
Release Date: 02/02/2025, 15:30:00

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Word History is a weekly 15 minute etymology podcast by Etymoleon, dedicated to uncovering the history behind words and names. Each episode unveils the journey of words and their connections to various languages such as Old English, Ancient Greek, Latin, Old French, Proto-Germanic and many more. Episodes also highlight historical events related to the topic and terms explored. New episodes every Sunday. If you like etymology try Derivety, a daily word game by Etymoleon. Can you guess the word from the meaning of its origin? Play now at https://derivety.com. Get in touch with Etymoleon at https://etymoleon.com.

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