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The Allusionist
179. Andy Quiz
Aug 12, 2023
In this episode, the host and her brother Andy Zaltzman engage in an etymology quiz game, covering topics such as singing goats, explosives, Greek sweeteners, attics, left-handedness, and whales. The podcast also explores the origins of words like 'left' and 'attic'. The quiz results are discussed, followed by sponsored segments and promotions for more quizzes and the podcast's production details.
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- The word 'bugle' comes from the Latin word 'bucculus', meaning a young bull and bugles used to be made from cow horns.
- The word 'profession' originally meant the vows taken upon entering a religious order.
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The Origin of the Word 'Bugle'
The word 'bugle' comes from the Latin word 'bucculus', meaning a young bull. Bugles used to be made from cow horns. The options for the origin of the word bugle in the podcast quiz were A) cow, B) dog, C) bug, or D) burglar.
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