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Lingthusiasm Episode 114: Begonia, average coral, and sea pink – Defining colour terms with Kory Stamper
begonia: a deep pink that is bluer, lighter, and stronger than average coral (see ‘coral’ 3B), bluer than fiesta, and bluer and stronger than sweet William, called also ‘gaiety’. In this episode, your hosts Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne get … Continue reading
The origins of common sayings
15 Apr 2026 Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris Rob and Jess explore the origins of common sayings in another episode dedicated to the stories behind idioms. 🐟 What was the first “red herring”? 🪿 Is there a goose … Continue reading
How did English come to have different words for “ape” and “monkey”?
Photo by Leslie Low / Unsplash The etymology of our words for living primates gives some insight into how common ideas adjusted to new scientific knowledge. JOHN HAWKS JAN 06, 2019 In scientific English, today we often distinguish between “monkeys” … Continue reading
The literal meanings of city names
Want to learn a language the fun way? Get started with Lingopie today, with 55% off the annual plan: https://learn.lingopie.com/words-unra… What’s in a names? Jess and Rob are exploring why major cities are called what they’re called and what their … Continue reading
American English vs. British English
Let’s compare US and UK English. And you can download Opera for free HERE 👉 https://opr.as/Opera-browser-wordsunr… Rob and Jess are engaged in another transatlantic war of words, pitting their British and American accents against one another. 🍽️ Why do Brits … Continue reading
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