etymological

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I’m glad you asked, because earlier this week The Times published an entertaining history of the word’s etymological evolution.

From New York Times

“India” has etymological roots in the Indus River, which was called “Sindhu” in Sanskrit.

From Seattle Times

Say it out loud, and its etymological connection to “paradise” is clear.

From New York Times

The effect becomes increasingly oppressive as the arguments wax and wane, about everything from the etymological difference between “leaving” and “fleeing” to the nature of forgiveness.

From Washington Post

“For the Calendar, I wanted to go back to the etymological root of the word ‘muse’.

From Reuters