The Concealed Origins of Three English Plant Names: Including 'Carnation' and 'Oleander'

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Abstract

The English language has a very rich botanical lexicon, and English plant names often tell
us fascinating stories - their origins are etymologically captivating or conceptually startling. This article analyzes the phytonyms 'carnation', 'oleander', and 'geranium'.
Original languageEnglish
TypeArticle for 'Silly Linguistics: The Magazine for Language Lovers'
Media of outputOnline Magazine
PublisherSilly Linguistics
Number of pages6
Place of PublicationCape Town, South Africa
Edition1
Volume76
Publication statusPublished - 30 Sept 2024

Keywords

  • Etymology
  • Phytonyms
  • Lexicology
  • Plant Names
  • Historical Linguistics

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