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Week of May 8, 2022

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.”