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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2026 · 3 MIN

Adventures in Etymology – Balletic Symbols

from Radio Omniglot · host Simon

In this Adventure in Etymology we find out what links the words symbol, ballet and problem. A symbol [ˈsɪmbəl] is a character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object; a thing considered the embodiment or cardinal exemplar of a concept, theme, etc – other meanings are available. It comes from French symbole (symbol), from […]

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