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04-07-2006, 06:32 AM
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Some of the English names of animals, birds, flowers and the like are probably a near-on literal translation of their fellow Latin names, and some fittingly describe that particular specimen. For instance, I doubt that the Fox could ever be renamed for I find it a very onomatopoeic word. It sounds strong and cunning, whereas the Common Gromwell just can't take me away from Wallace and Gromit for some reason! I think it isn't a particularly well thought-out name!
Is there an animal, bird, flower or the like that you love, but hate the name of? If so, what is it, and what do you think would be a more fitting, onomatopoeic name for it?
Ian G
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04-07-2006, 08:32 AM
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Magpie - Pica pica
Pica pica sounds more like a little flitty bird. I reckon "Gangus maraudus" would be much more fitting 
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04-07-2006, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Oy Magpie - Pica pica
Pica pica sounds more like a little flitty bird. I reckon "Gangus maraudus" would be much more fitting |
LOL .... or Raucus Pestus .... 
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04-07-2006, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ian_g
Is there an animal, bird, flower or the like that you love, but hate the name of? If so, what is it, and what do you think would be a more fitting, onomatopoeic name for it?
Ian G
| Dingy Skipper for me.
Its hard enough trying to save the brownfield sites it is so often found on and when this species is mentioned as being present and worthy of preservation, sadly from the ignorant, a smile or even a laugh can be heard.
I would rename it Lotus Skipper after its food plant, Lotus corniculatus. |
04-07-2006, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ian_g whereas the Common Gromwell just can't take me away from Wallace and Gromit for some reason! | Makes me think of Oliver Cromwell
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