The Caterpillar
The caterpillar’s name can be
traced back to antiquity.
To the ancient Romans, in fact.
It reminded them of a “hairy cat.”
That’s because “cat” and “hairy”
derive from “cattus” and “pelosus” –
just thought you’d like to know this.
Copyright © Maurice Rigoler | Year Posted 2023
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