Something Rhymes with Purple

Raspis

Sep 12, 2023
Unraveling the delightful chaos of misnomers, this podcast explores the quirky origins behind linguistic rebels, misnaming of giraffes, and the evolution of English through mistakes. It also delves into the world of misnomers, linguistic phenomena, and the origins of the word 'sod'. Additionally, it discusses the origin of 'haggis' and personal experiences, and explores nursery rhymes and a clever poem by Robert Louis Stevenson.
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