\begin{definition}[Definition:Lemniscate of Bernoulli/Linguistic Note]
The word '''lemniscate''' comes from the Latin word '''lemniscus''', which means '''pendant ribbon'''.
The word may ultimately derive from the Latin '''lēmniscātus''', which means '''decorated with ribbons'''.
This may in turn come from the ancient Greek island of '''Lemnos''' where ribbons were worn as decorations.
Category:Linguistic Notes
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