Language and Etymology Trivia Questions
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In the dictionary, what animal is 'dobbin,' originally a nickname for Robert, a term for?
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horse
What does the Latin word 'plumbum' mean, from which the term plumbing is derived?
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lead
What term for the extended family comes from the Gaelic word for 'children'?
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clan
What term, derived from the Dutch word 'verlof', refers to a leave of absence granted to military personnel?
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furlough
What is derived from the Greek word for 'ice' and is a high-quality glass that resembles ice?
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crystal
What term for flattering talk originates from a block of limestone found in County Cork, Ireland?
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blarney
What day of the week is referred to as Thorsdagr in Old Norse?
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thursday
What term for a copy or reproduction comes from the Latin meaning 'to make similar'?
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facsimile
What word, derived from the location where many Roman emperors lived, refers to a stately mansion?
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palace
What reptile's name is derived from the Spanish term 'el lagarto' meaning 'the lizard'?
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alligator
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