What a paradox that 'Candy' and 'Candor' sound so similar, yet mean entirely different things. In fact, could there be such a thing as Candid Candy? Interestingly, these two words are etymologically different. Candy traces its origins to the French word, 'Candi' and the Arabic 'Qandi' made from crystallised sugar 'Qand'. Maybe that is the origin of names for the Indian sweet Kalakhand too.
Candor, on the other hand also traces its origin to French - 'Candeur' and Latin 'Candor'. Candor implies the absence of sugar-coating, or an honest opinion.
While I value candor, I love candy, and I need both in my life.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Candid Candy
Posted by nourish-n-cherish at 8:34 AM
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4 comments:
Candy means..crystallized sweets.. it hurts my teeth. Oh..I forgot! I had a dentist appt today and did not go.
I could've asked this question to Candy the "figure" I interviewed today. Oops! am I being too candid?
Kandy (the place in Srilanka) as any relation to this I wonder
very interesting...and brainwaves...unga comment kalakittell...especially the interview part...ROTFL
Very simple..:)
Employee <=========> Employer
(takes money) (gives/takes money)
Candy <=============> Candor
(sweetness) (gives/takes sweetness)
Brainwaves-- awesome comment :)
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