Language & Words
Etymology, lost words, linguistic curiosities, and fascinating phrases from around the world.
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The word ‘noon’ originally meant the ninth hour after sunrise.
From Latin 'nona hora,' it meant 3 PM in ancient Rome. The meaning shifted to midday when the...
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The word ‘queue’ is the only word in English that is pronounced the same way when the last four letters are removed.
The word 'queue' and the letter 'q' are phonetically identical, making it a unique case in English where...