I dont htink I knew that one. I the question was the other way around though I would have gotten it (meaning I would ve sad star and sailor). Strange how that works
The Online Etymology Dictionary deserves some love. Great project and better entries than the rest of the online etym rabble :) https://www.etymonline.com/
It indeed means basically the same, flesh devourer, but it is from greek origin. (And I remember from biology classes that something phagous ate your dead skincells, could be I looked up the meaning myself. But always remembered it. Phagocytes I meant)
btw have you noticed carnivorous is a synonym of coronavirus?
I already knew corona, the origin of virus is harder to track. Seems to have been a combination of sticky, foul smelling, bad tasting, slimy and poisonous. So basicily disgusting goo which could make you ill ;) The word viscous seems to have an atleast partially shared path, ooze as well actually
dutch vies and german fies, seem to have a relation (the furthedt back I could track virus was "vis", both meaning disgusting, dirty, foul, gross etc though their origins are listed as unclear.
Not to be confused with aquafaba "water bean", the vegan egg white/meringue/whipped cream concoction made from the liquid of canned chick peas or other beans. (Helpful for people with egg allergies.)
If you are a hyperactive, monolingual, beatnik vexillologist who watches television after having a tonsillectomy, at which you arrived in an automobile using petroleum, don't be such a sociopath as to complain about mixing Greek and Latin roots.
I have only ever heard antebellum used in the context of the American civil war, so I think it would be easier for Americans, but not necessarily Europeans.
Any chance you may make c/kosmonaut an acceptable answer for "star sailor"? Just to make it easier for our comrades who may not have heard the term astronaut.
The "-val" in "carnival" does not mean eating; it's thought to come from Latin "carnem levare" -- "removal of meat" -- referring to the traditional fast during the period of Lent immediately following the date of the carnival.
Just done a bit of research, and I think that Aquaphobia and Hydrophobia are both classified as a fear of water but with different causes. Could it not then be accepted as an alternative?
I feel as though 'aquaphobia' should be allowed. Hydrophobia is the physical condition that causes an aversion to water - what happens during rabies and as such it is more medical. Meanwhile, aquaphobia is the psychological fear of water but either way I think both meet the definition of 'water + fear'.
Also, "marina" means "of the sea", not "sailor" (maybe you were thinking of "marinaio" in Italian?)
That and Vatican City
btw have you noticed carnivorous is a synonym of coronavirus?
I already knew corona, the origin of virus is harder to track. Seems to have been a combination of sticky, foul smelling, bad tasting, slimy and poisonous. So basicily disgusting goo which could make you ill ;) The word viscous seems to have an atleast partially shared path, ooze as well actually
dutch vies and german fies, seem to have a relation (the furthedt back I could track virus was "vis", both meaning disgusting, dirty, foul, gross etc though their origins are listed as unclear.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquaphobia
Easier for a Europan though, I suppose.
Thanks!
fire + obsession (instead of fire + crazy)
weight + meter (instead of pressure + meter although i know that this device measures pressure. Baros has a different meaning in modern Greek)
Anyway - great quiz!