bland
The origin and history of bland.
Etymology
From Latin blandus, meaning "pleasant" or "flattering" — the meaning later shifted toward "mild" and then "dull."
The origin and history of bland.
From Latin blandus, meaning "pleasant" or "flattering" — the meaning later shifted toward "mild" and then "dull."
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