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Fire, Die, Rim

Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios

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Etymological Explorations: Kings, Rabbits, and Linguistic Serendipity

This chapter explores the fascinating etymological relationships between the words for 'king' and 'rabbit' in languages like Dutch, Polish, and Russian. It highlights the accidental similarities and draws an analogy to convergent evolution, showcasing how languages can evolve in surprising ways.

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