Save the prunes: resist the 'dried plum' manipulation

Article Abstract:

The California Prune Board hopes to convince the public that prunes should be called dried plums to encourage more people to eat the fruits. The use of the word prune in literature is examined. Use of surgical words are also examined.

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
Marketing, Surgery, Terminology, Prune, Prunes

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Franken - a monstrous prefix is stalking Europe

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The word "Frankenfood," coined by Professor Paul Lewis, has led to extensive usage of the prefix "franken" throughout Europe in such words as frankenfood and frankenwater.

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
Europe, Language and languages

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Vogue-word watch for the new year

Article Abstract:

An analysis of words used in 2000 out of their original context is presented. The words stuff, traction, feckless and robust were used in new ways in society.

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
Column, English language, Slang

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Subjects list: Social aspects, United States, Vocabulary
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