Which word derived from Ancient Greek may be related to a somewhat toxic yet edible plant or a trade who deals with depilation, although most historians believe the term originated from alien dialects?

tragic_flawed

Aloe bardiensis Nov 24 06, 7:53 PM

peasypod

If you are referring to Aloe barbadensis, then no. However, part of that answer can imply to the depilation section of the question. Nov 24 06, 8:16 PM

lanfranco

I'm going to guess that this is "barbarian," the etymology of which is uncertain. It may be related to the word "rhubarb" (which has the same root and can be used to mean "general hubbub," interestingly enough) or to the Latin "barba," for beard, but the general view seems to be that it simply imitated the "babbling" of non-Greek speakers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbarian Nov 25 06, 12:51 PM

lanfranco

Here's an interesting site on the etymology of "rhubarb": http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=native&searchmode=none&p=4 Nov 25 06, 12:53 PM

peasypod

Yes, it is barbarian. I was thinking this would have to have been THE easiest peasy one I've ever placed as everything was laid out on the table from the beginning! However, I do still have a Golden Cut-Throat to present to Frankie. Nov 25 06, 4:06 PM

lanfranco

Nah, I think "blancmange" was easier. Nov 25 06, 4:47 PM