Re: Possibly important crosspost
Merlyne <[email protected]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:27:19 -0000 (UTC)
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BeH <[email protected]> wrote in news:[email protected]: > On 23.11.2022 14.12, Merlyne wrote: >> BeH <[email protected]> wrote in news:[email protected]: >> >>> The danish word for 'lightbulb' is 'pære', which also means 'pear'. >>> While delicious it is important to remember, that a pear is not a >>> suitable replacement for a lightbulb. Or vice versa. >> >> At least lightbulbs are somewhat pear shaped. >> The French word for lightbulb is ampoule which in English is the little >> vial that injectable medicine comes in. >> > > Silly french persons. Though 'a sealed glass container' isn't completely > off the mark. > Closer than 'avocat' which is the word for both 'lawyer' and 'avocado'.