Sorry if my original question was a bit ambiguous. I meant: How much of
common English is rooted in Old Norse. It would be a bit foolish to search
all scientific names which are conventionally composed of Latin or Greek
parts. Rather, in everyday English, the Old Norse word is often the
preferred word in speech: we say 'die' rather than 'expire,' 'raise' rather
than 'elevate,' and 'narwhal' rather than 'Monodon monoceros.' Thank you
very much for your help. I always appreciate your input.
-William Calhoun
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