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This episode looks at words of the spring season. The month of March is named after the Roman god of war Mars, and the month of May was once known as 'the month of three milks'. As for the term 'spring clean', various theories exist to explain why this season is so connected to tidying. Delve into the etymological roots of springtime British vegetables like kale and asparagus, as well as the names Heath, Hyacinth and Daisy, which evoke the essence of spring.
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This episode looks at words of the spring season. The month of March is named after the Roman god of war Mars, and the month of May was once known as 'the month of three milks'. As for the term 'spring clean', various theories exist to explain why this season is so connected to tidying. Delve into the etymological roots of springtime British vegetables like kale and asparagus, as well as the names Heath, Hyacinth and Daisy, which evoke the essence of spring.
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