The word spirit entered the English language in the 13thcentury from the French word espirit. In the Arabic and Hebrew languages, there are also words, the Arabic “nafs” and Hebrew “Neshama” or “nephesh” both have meanings of breath. Other similar words are the Chinese “Ling”, the ...
Common English name:SnowdropScientific name:Galanthus nivalisL.Welsh:Eirlys Other common names:Candlemas bells, Mary’s taper, Snow-piercer, February fairmaids, Dingle-dangle Description: Height15-25cm (6-10″). Strap-shaped bluish-green leaves grow at the base of each stem, which bears a sing...
Will NobleThis London Tube Map Tells You Where The Station Names Originated Ever alighted at Earl of Oxford's Roundabout? Visited Beorhstige's Meeting-Stone? Or caught a mainline train from Muddy Pond Street? Chances are you've actually done all of these: at least you have if you go by...