Etymology

Under the sun

Summer words and phrases in Southasian languages.

| May 18, 2021

On taste

An etymological and gustatory exploration.

| Apr 25, 2013

Serendipity and Zemblanity

There’s more of one than the other in Sri Lanka today.

| Mar 12, 2009

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