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Names and words, their origins and uses.

Started by The Skarzs, February 16, 2016, 04:24:49 AM

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Jetthebinturong

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July 28, 2017, 11:37:38 PM
Lutra comes from Lutra, which is the genus of a few otter species. Redwall otters, the Eurasian river otter, are identified as Lutra Lutra.

Just as Gulo comes from the wolverine species Gulo Gulo.

Brock itself is also used to mean badger.
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Ashleg

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July 29, 2017, 07:45:59 AM
Good to know! Interesting...
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