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Episode 106: Grotesque
The etymology of "grotesque" is hiding in plain sight: "grotto-esque". Originally, the word was used to describe a style of ancient art that was discovered in underground grottos––or at least what appeared to be undergro...
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Episode 106: Grotesque is an episode from Words for Granted by Raymond Belli. The etymology of "grotesque" is hiding in plain sight: "grotto-esque". Originally, the word was used to describe a style of ancient art that was discovered in und...
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Published Feb 2, 2022, 16:54 long, audio available.
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