Some day I hope to see a real snow camel
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Let this episode be music to your ears as Rob Watts and Jess Zafarris explore the melodic origins of all manner of musical words.
👦 Which instrument used to be called a “ho boy”?
🎤 What does “karaoke” literally mean?
🎷 Who is the saxophone named after?
🎶 How good is Rob’s theremin impression?
These questions answered, and many more in another Words Unravelled.
👂LISTEN: https://podfollow.com/words-unravelle…
or search for “Words Unravelled” wherever you get your podcasts.
==LINKS==
Rob’s YouTube channel: / robwords
Jess’ Useless Etymology blog: https://uselessetymology.com/
Rob on X: x.com/robwordsyt
Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris
#etymology #wordfacts #English
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