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Showing posts with label Etymology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Etymology. Show all posts

BIJINESS KOSHUN 50!

Saturday, March 13, 2010

This word is of Italian origin, and in Italian refers to a male or female "bartender", who typically works behind a counter, serving both hot drinks (such as espresso), and cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. This word is also the name of a well known brand in India. What's the good word?














Answer: Barista! Cracked by Dinesh and the novice.

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BIJINESS KOSHUN 49

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Before X's official incorporation, the founder wrote down several words from the game Go, eventually choosing X, a term which in the context of the game means a state where a stone or group of stones is imminently in danger of being taken by one's opponent.The word 'X' is used in Japanese when a prediction comes true or when someone wins a lottery. Identify X.











Answer: Atari it is. Cracked by Rijo, the novice and Ameen!

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