# Etymonline - **Website:** - **Primary alias:** `etymonline.com.cn` ## Description Etymonline is the premier online etymology dictionary, dedicated to providing users with accurate and easily accessible accounts of the origins and historical development of English words, phrases, and idioms. The platform serves as a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand the evolution of vocabulary over centuries, offering insights that span back 600 to 2000 years. Each entry includes the earliest known written record of a word, allowing users to grasp not only contemporary meanings but also the historical contexts that shaped them. Etymonline draws from renowned sources such as the Oxford English Dictionary and several comprehensive etymological texts, ensuring a dependable reference. Additionally, the site fosters a collaborative community, welcoming contributions and suggestions from users around the globe. With a range of features, including mobile applications and a Chrome extension, Etymonline caters to language enthusiasts and scholars alike, making the exploration of English language origins both engaging and straightforward. ## Industries - 🗺 Reference Materials - 🗺 Dictionaries and Encyclopedias _(under Reference Materials)_ ## Links - [facebook](https://facebook.com/etymonline) ## Logos & icons - logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id2yzeBdEw/w/820/h/265/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1788691098348) - icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id2yzeBdEw/w/139/h/139/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1788691098535) ## Colors | Name | Hex | Theme | | --- | --- | --- | | Burgundy | #8e001f | accent | | Dusty Gray | #9b9b9b | dark | | Alabaster | #fafafa | light | ## Fonts - ui-serif — asset _(custom)_ - ui-sans-serif — asset _(custom)_ --- _Source: _ _See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._