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Old 05-02-2007, 01:48 AM   #1
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Why Flatus & Flatulence are named as they are?


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The Tao of flatus? Origin in the 17th century from Latin flare, to blow...

Flatulence is clearly related, but slightly different etymology. 16th century, via French from Latin flatulentus which relates back to flare.

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