The word dandelion was derived from Old French dentdelion, literally translated, "tooth of the lion," referring to the sharply indented leaves of the plant.
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You can use the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) to look up the origin of the word "dandelion." It provides comprehensive historical information on word origins and meanings.
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A single word would be 'origin'.
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A telephone book.
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