DiscoverWords Unravelled with RobWords and Jess ZafarrisAre pets called 'pets' because we pet them? | PET WORDS
Are pets called 'pets' because we pet them? | PET WORDS

Are pets called 'pets' because we pet them? | PET WORDS

Update: 2025-10-29
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In this episode, Rob and Jess dig into the origins of the words we use for our furry, feathered, and occasionally scaly companions. 



🐕 Where does the word 'dog' come from?

🐈 What does 'cat' literally mean?

🐹 Are guinea pigs even from Guinea?



These questions answered, and many more, in this edition of Words Unravelled dedicated to our beloved pets.



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Are pets called 'pets' because we pet them? | PET WORDS

Are pets called 'pets' because we pet them? | PET WORDS

Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris