In some ways, colors are the ultimate example of language's power. The earliest humans didn't have words for colors. They had words for objects and actions, and it took tens of thousands of years for ...

1. Eburnean — If you love a good off-white or ivory color, then eburnean will certainly make your list. This name is derived from the Latin "eburneus," which means "of ivory." 2. Incarnadine — Used by ...

Gladioli are fast reclaiming their spot on the horticultural catwalk. Just as we’ve seen dahlias shed their old-fashioned image over the past few years, glads are now increasingly in demand. Always a ...