Re: [tied] Re: morsha

Yes, balaena, phailaina are phonologically off but the
similarity of form and meaning suggest some link,
whether genetically or through folk etymology

--- stlatos <stlatos@...> wrote:

> --- In cybalist@yahoogroups.com, Rick McCallister
> <gabaroo6958@...> wrote:
> >
> > No, more like it's likely related to Latin
> squalus,
> > maybe somehow related to balaena
>
> I'd agree that whale and squalus are likely
> related, but ballaena is
> from Gk phal(l)aina (or more likely a Mac. dia.
> form) which is almost
> certainly related to ball instead.
>
>
>
>

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