It’s All Greek to Me, pt. V
Sunday
“Dinosaur” is derived from the Greek words for “thunder lizard.”
Monday
The name of the water-loving hippopotamus comes from the Greek words for “river horse.”
Tuesday
And “rhinoceros”, fittingly, is Greek for “nose horn.”
Wednesday
“Helium” comes from the Greek “helios” or “sun,” which is full of helium, and is the name of the sun god.
Thursday
“Acrobat” derives from the Greek works for “edge” and “to walk / tread.”
Friday
The three Charities (or Graces) in Greek mythology originated the word “charity.”
Saturday
“Cemetery” derives from the Greek word for “sleeping place.”