Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosPicture of Health25Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore511×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -23:36-23:36Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Picture of HealthTo be healthy is to be whole, literally.John McWhorterApr 24, 202325Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore51ShareHealthy trees in springtime.Some languages adopt their “health” word from the concept of wholeness — a metaphor that makes perfect sense. Other languages, however, adopt their “health” word from trees. John explains.Discussion about this podcastCommentsRestacksShare this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosA podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeJohn McWhorterRecent EpisodesGiving You the BusinessOct 15 • John McWhorterWhen Is Code-Switching Inappropriate?Sep 9 • John McWhorterThe World's Largest FamilyAug 1 • John McWhorterEnglish Is Practically NakedJul 12 • John McWhorterIs the Bird Named for the Country?Jun 25 • John McWhorterFamily TiesJun 10 • John McWhorterMore to GoJun 3 • John McWhorterGoing DeepApr 30 • John McWhorter
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