Most of us have admired turquoise at one point or another. After all, the popular colour and mineral are both beloved worldwide. But not everyone knows the meaning of the word.
Professor Alice Roberts has wowed fans after revealing just where the word comes from. The origin is 'obvious' once you know the answer, so be warned you'll probably kick yourself for not working it out sooner.
You'll likely feel especially miffed if you count yourself as a linguist.
