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r/etymology

Discussing the origins of words and phrases, in English or any other language.

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keenanpepper

TIL the name of the river Niger does not come from Latin but instead from Tuareg. The resemblance to Latin "niger" (black) is pure coincidence.

r/etymology - TIL the name of the river Niger does not come from Latin but instead from Tuareg. The resemblance to Latin "niger" (black) is pure coincidence.

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