Saturday 1 September 2012

البارومتر barometer

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Etymology of Arabic words: the word البارومتر
(baroumeter) means barometer, a word coined on the basis of two greek words.The word βάρος (varos) meaning weight, heavy and the word μέτρο (metro) meaning meter.


الغراموفون gramophone

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Etymology of Arabic words: the word الغراموفون
(ghramofon) means gramophone a trademark which was coined on the basis of two greek words. The word γράμμα (gramma) which refers to the verb γράφω (grafo) meaning to write and the word φωνή (foni) meaning voice.