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  • Adventures in Etymology – Cardinals

    Adventures in Etymology – Cardinals
    Nov 15 2025
    In this Adventure in Etymology we investigate the origins of the word cardinal. As an adjective, cardinal [ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl / ˈkɑɹdɪnəl] can mean: Of fundamental importance, e.g. a cardinal rule. Of or relating to the cardinal directions (north, south, east and west). Describing a “natural” number used to indicate quantity (eg 1, 2, 3, 4, etc), […]
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  • Omniglot News (09/11/25)

    Omniglot News (09/11/25)
    Nov 9 2025
    Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Jarawa, a Southern Bantoid language spoken in Bauchi State in northeastern Nigeria. Cypriot Greek (κυπριακά), a variety of Greek spoken in Cyprus and by the Greek Cypriot diaspora. Dendi, a Southern Songhay language spoken mainly in northern Benin, and also in Niger and […]
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  • Adventures in Etymology – A Little Loitering

    Adventures in Etymology – A Little Loitering
    Nov 8 2025
    In this Adventure in Etymology we look into the origins of the word loiter. To loiter [ˈnɛməsɪs] can mean: To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly. To remain at a certain place instead of moving on. (archaic) To stroll about without any aim or purpose, to ramble, to wander. It […]
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  • Omniglot News (02/11/25)

    Omniglot News (02/11/25)
    Nov 2 2025
    Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Ha (Igiha), a Bantu language spoken in the Kigoma Region in the northwest of Tanzania. Fut (Bɨfɨɨ̀), an Eastern Grassfields language spoken in the Northwest Region of Cameroon. Maasina Fulfulde (مَاسِنَ ڢُلْڢُلْدٜ‎), a West Central Fula language spoken in Mali, Ivory Coast and […]
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  • Adventures in Etymology – Nemesis

    Adventures in Etymology – Nemesis
    Nov 1 2025
    In this Adventure in Etymology we investigate the origins of the word nemesis. Nemesis [ˈnɛməsɪs] can mean: An enemy, especially an archenemy. A person or character who specifically brings about the downfall of another person or character, as an agent of that character’s fate or destiny, especially within a narrative. The personification of the “fatal […]
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  • Omniglot News (26/10/25)

    Omniglot News (26/10/25)
    Oct 26 2025
    Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Bangolan (Bǎŋgulaŋ), an Eastern Grassfields language spoken in the Northwest Province of Cameroon. Chopi (Cicopi), a Southern Bantu language spoken mainly in Inhambane Province in southern Mozambique. Palembang (Baso Pelémbang / باسو ڤليمباڠ‎), a Malayic language spoken in Palembang in South Sumatra Province […]
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  • Adventures in Etymology – Quintessence

    Adventures in Etymology – Quintessence
    Oct 25 2025
    In this Adventure in Etymology we search for the elemental origins of the word quintessence. Quintessence [kwɪnˈtɛs.əns] is: A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype A pure substance. The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form. (alchemy) The fifth […]
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  • Omniglot News (19/10/25)

    Omniglot News (19/10/25)
    Oct 19 2025
    Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New writing script: New Phonetic Character (上海土音字寫法), a script created by the Rev. Tarleton Perry Crawford in the 1850s to write Shanghainese. New constructed script: Evolved Alphabet, an experimental alphabet for a future form of English created by TheDankBoi69. New language pages: Kumam (Ikokolemu), a Southern […]
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