The Hebrew name of the long-legged wading bird known in English as “ibis” is מַגְלָן (mɑgˈlɑn). Zoologist Israel Aharoni coined the name about a century ago, drawing inspiration from the Hebrew word for “sickle” — מגל (mɑˈgɑl), due to their distinctive bill shape. 🦜🌾 #Etymology
Memorial plaque to “Alexander, a sausage seller at the market. He lived 30 years. He was a good soul and everyone’s friend. May he sleep among the righteous”
The tombstone is carved with a menorah and was found in a Jewish catacomb on the Via Appia, 3rd-4th century AD. Ashmolean