Porson
/ (ˈpɔːsən) /
noun
Richard. 1759–1808, English classical scholar, noted for his editions of Aeschylus and Euripides
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DISCOVER THE INFLUENCE OF PORTUGUESE ON ENGLISH VIA THIS QUIZ!
We’ve gathered some interesting words donated to English from Portuguese … as well as some that just don’t translate at all. Do you know what they mean?
Question 1 of 11
Which of the following animal names traces its immediate origin to Portuguese?
Words nearby Porson
porridge, porrigo, porringer, Porro prism, Porsena, Porson, port, porta, portabella, portability, portable
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