
Adventures in Etymology – Scribbling Scribes
Jul 11, 2026 - 2:09
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In this Adventure in Etymology we uncover the burning roots of the word torrent. Torrent [ˈtɒɹənt / ˈtoɹənt] as a noun can mean a violent flow (as of water, lava, etc), a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, or a...
Adventures in Etymology – Burning Torrents is an episode from Radio Omniglot by Simon Ager. In this Adventure in Etymology we uncover the burning roots of the word torrent. Torrent [ˈtɒɹənt / ˈtoɹənt] as a noun can mean a violent flow (as o...
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Published May 16, 2026, 2:20 long, audio available.