The Origin of Hydrangea
Can hydrangea, the beautiful flower, and Hydra, the awful monster, come from the same Greek root? The Word Nerd's kid wanted to know...
Tag: word etymology
Yosemite: Travel Tips and Info
The story behind the naming of Yosemite, plus some tips on getting the most out of a trip to this beautiful park.
What’s the Story Behind Ketchup?
What's the right way to spell ketchup, and where did this word come from? The Word Nerd explains.
Vocab from Jodi Picoult: Allomother
Allomothers exist among animals and humans... do you know what they are? The Word Nerd explains.
The Origin of Jumbo
My son discovered the interesting origin of "jumbo" while reading some great "guys" fiction.
Vocab From Go Set a Watchman: Gulosity
Ms. Harper Lee taught me two new words this week: malapropism and gulosity. Have you heard of either of these words? The Word Nerd explains them both.