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Old 29-07-2005, 02:57 PM
Sacha
 
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On 29/7/05 14:37, in article , "JennyC"
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"Sacha" wrote


But 'correct' depends on where and when people learned Latin. Think of
'lichen' - to some it's pronounced 'liken' and to others 'litchen'. Some
say "Nyefofeea" and others 'Nipoffeea" for Kniphofia. I say CLEMatis, my
husband says CleMAYtis etc. etc.
Sacha


And I say Knip-Fol-ia :~)
Jenny


Where does the 'l' come from!?
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