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What's an interesting etymology for a common term?

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What's an interesting etymology for a common term?

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“Helicopter” isn’t heli - copter

It’s helico - pter.

Helico: Greek for helix or spiral.

Pter: Greek for wing, like a pterodactyl.
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  Ooooooh great one!
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    Thanks ☺️! I’m glad you like it! It blew my mind when I first learned it.

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