THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES NAMES: A LOOK INTO ANIMAL NAME ETYMOLOGY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Authors

  • Makhfuza Khidirova Senior teacher at Denau Institute of Entrepreneurship and Pedagogy Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2024/hk5nxs75

Keywords:

etymology, origin of names, wild animals, linguistic evolution, cultural influence, historical context, folk etymology, loanwords

Abstract

Each name serves as a key to a story. The weight and wisdom of our predecessors’ observations and insights are embodied in every term, whether it is an ode to mythological deities, an echo of an animal’s cry in the wild, or a detailed description of odd physical features. By figuring out the derivation of animal names, we not only preserve the linguistic legacy that provides a window into the past of civilizations, but we also deepen our comprehension of nature. By examining these aspects within the article, readers can gain a deeper appreciation for the way language encapsulates ecological diversity and human ingenuity.

References

Anatoly Liberman.Word origins and how we know them: Etymology for everyone. New York: Oxford University Press, 2009. Pp. vii, 325.

Eric Partridge. Origins: A Short Etymological Dictionary of Modern English. 1966. - p.972

Ernest Weekley. An Etymological Dictionary of Modern English. 1967.-p.448

Philip Durkin.The Oxford Guide to Etymology. Oxford University Press - 2009

https://www.etymonline.com/word/elephant

https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=Tiger

https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=Kangaroo

https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=Giraffe

https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=Hippopotamus

https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=Rhinoceros

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Published

2024-02-21

How to Cite

Khidirova, M. (2024). THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES NAMES: A LOOK INTO ANIMAL NAME ETYMOLOGY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE. Conference Proceedings: Fostering Your Research Spirit, 135-138. https://doi.org/10.2024/hk5nxs75

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