I dont htink I knew that one. I the question was the other way around though I would have gotten it (meaning I would ve sad star and sailor). Strange how that works
The Online Etymology Dictionary deserves some love. Great project and better entries than the rest of the online etym rabble :) https://www.etymonline.com/
It indeed means basically the same, flesh devourer, but it is from greek origin. (And I remember from biology classes that something phagous ate your dead skincells, could be I looked up the meaning myself. But always remembered it. Phagocytes I meant)
btw have you noticed carnivorous is a synonym of coronavirus?
I already knew corona, the origin of virus is harder to track. Seems to have been a combination of sticky, foul smelling, bad tasting, slimy and poisonous. So basicily disgusting goo which could make you ill ;) The word viscous seems to have an atleast partially shared path, ooze as well actually
dutch vies and german fies, seem to have a relation (the furthedt back I could track virus was "vis", both meaning disgusting, dirty, foul, gross etc though their origins are listed as unclear.
Not to be confused with aquafaba "water bean", the vegan egg white/meringue/whipped cream concoction made from the liquid of canned chick peas or other beans. (Helpful for people with egg allergies.)
I have only ever heard antebellum used in the context of the American civil war, so I think it would be easier for Americans, but not necessarily Europeans.
Any chance you may make c/kosmonaut an acceptable answer for "star sailor"? Just to make it easier for our comrades who may not have heard the term astronaut.
btw have you noticed carnivorous is a synonym of coronavirus?
I already knew corona, the origin of virus is harder to track. Seems to have been a combination of sticky, foul smelling, bad tasting, slimy and poisonous. So basicily disgusting goo which could make you ill ;) The word viscous seems to have an atleast partially shared path, ooze as well actually
dutch vies and german fies, seem to have a relation (the furthedt back I could track virus was "vis", both meaning disgusting, dirty, foul, gross etc though their origins are listed as unclear.
Easier for a Europan though, I suppose.
Thanks!