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folk etymology in Greek

folk etymology in Greek is παρετυμολογία.

folk etymology in Greek

παρετυμολογία
noun
Pronounced: paretymologia
A popular explanation for the origin of a term which has been rejected as false by expert etymologists.
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What is "folk etymology" in Greek?

"folk etymology" in Greek is παρετυμολογία.

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"folk etymology" in Greek is παρετυμολογία, pronounced "paretymologia".

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