This post is part of the A to Z Challenge. My theme for the month is A to Z of words in English with an Arabic origin
Along with Harry, Hermione and Ron, every Harry Potter fan too would have learnt about the “Bezoar” in the first year Potion’s class. Did you know the word ‘Bezoar’ had an Arabic connection to it?
We should learn the concept of coexistence from languages – Every language is influenced by other languages across borders, culture and centuries.
Did the Harry Potter books inspire you to get into the habit of reading as a teenager/young adult?
No, it didn’t. But Harry potter did help me fall in love with etymology. Thus was fascinating! Thank you!
Welcome 🙂
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Interesting connection! I’m looking forward to more fascinating tidbits!
Thank you for stopping by 🙂
I was a reader before Harry but I think of him and the rest of the gang as childhood friends. I grew up with them. And this theme of yours is great for me because I’m currently living in Iran and will move to Qatar in a few months so it’s like a head start on my arabic studies.
I too grew up with Harry Potter and Enid Blytons books.
Small world ! I am currently in Qatar ! 🙂
Nice! I’m looking foreward to moving there. Maybe I’ll let you know when we are on our way. (n_n)/
Interesting background to the studies of the students of Hogwarts. I hope you enjoy your A-Z experience.
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Thank you very much !
I read the Harry Potter books to my boys but my favorite was listening to them while driving to work. The reader in the audio version is FANTASTIC!!!
🙂 Thank you for reading through.
I cannot seem to click on your link…
First, I love your name! Next, I had no idea what bezoar meant. Thanks for the info! 🙂
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Thank you 🙂 🙂
thanks Shahira .. not an HP reader but interesting nevertheless!
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I started Harry Potter after college, and instantly got addicted to it. For sure, it would remain one of my favorite series 🙂
Harry Potter books are some of my all time favorite books, but I was a reader long before they came out. I was an adult when the first one came out.
Interesting blog! Hope you are enjoying your A to Z Challenge as much as I am.
Have a great month.