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Roots and Fruits
The history of language, as told by everyday fruit and veg
By Alex Went · Launched 7 months ago
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Fruit of the burning bush
Listen now (7 min) | The etymology of the blackberry, or bramble
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A tale of two seeds
Listen now (6 min) | The related etymology of caraway and cumin
Feb 9
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Chieftain of the leafy greens
Listen now (7 min) | The etymology of spinach
Feb 1
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Of swedes and seeds
Listen now (5 min) | Especially for Burns Night, the etymology of the 'neep'
Jan 22
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For a handful of beans...
Listen now (6 min) | The etymology of an ancient climber
Jan 18
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Soul of the herb-garden
Listen now (6 min) | The etymology of Thyme
Jan 16
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Dew of the Sea
Listen now (5 min) | The etymology of rosemary
Jan 12
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Saving grace
Part II of the series 'Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme'
Jan 9
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