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The etymology of the word "wall" reveals intriguing linguistic borders. Broadly categorized, these etymological origins fall into three main groups: those derived from Latin "murus" or "vallis," those stemming from Proto-Slavic "zidъ" or "stěna", and those originating from Persian "divâr."
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Did you know the word "pharmacy" comes from Greek pharmakeía? Also in German and Russian, just a different one: apothḗkē "storehouse" 🏥💉💊
Explore more at https://mapologies.com/pharmacy/
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