October QoD: Weekend Edition: Sunday 10-5

[wintergreen48]

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.



1. The name of this flower comes from the Greek word for ‘testicle,’ probably based upon the shape of the tuber from which it grows, although it is also very delicate and you can kill it if you kick it really hard. What is the name of the flower?

2. The name of this mountain range comes from the French words for ‘Big Boobs’ (and, notwithstanding what you might think, based upon yesterday’s “It’s Pronounced…” thread, the answer is NOT ‘A Rack’). What is the name of the mountain range?

3. This very popular flavoring takes its name from the Latin word for ‘sheath,’ but as it happens, the Latin word is also the most socially acceptable word for a lady’s naughty bits. Skippy may correct me on this, but I am pretty sure that the flavoring does not get its name from its taste or smell, but from the (sheath-like) shape of the pod in which its seeds are formed. What is the flavoring?

4. Moscow’s Red Square certainly seemed like the right venue for Soviet military parades during the Communist era, but the Square was known as “Krasnaya Ploshchad’” long before the Commies took over Russia, long before Marx was born, in fact, it had that name even before the time of Peter the Great. What happened is that ‘Krasnaya,’ which today means ‘Red’ (feminine) used to mean something entirely different; the original meaning of the word is now expressed by the Russian word ‘Krasivaya.’ What was the original meaning of ‘Red’ Square? Choose from the following: a. Big (Great Square) b. Public Square c. Beautiful Square d. Government Square e. Pie Are Square

5. In ancient times, the horse archers of a particular country had a particular tactic in which they would charge an enemy position, firing arrows from the saddle, and then they would wheel about and fire one last arrow back over their shoulders as they rode away. This tactic has given its name to a two-word phrase that means a threat, insult or sarcastic comment that is made by someone who is leaving. The way that this fits into today’s theme is that this two-word phrase is actually a corruption of the ‘real’ two word phrase that describes the horse archer’s tactic, the first word of which identified the horse archers themselves. For one point each, what is the two-word phrase that is (incorrectly) used, and what is the name (nationality) of the horse archers whose tactic gave rise to the phrase in the first place?

6. When lawyers are trying to choose a jury, the jurors are put through a process in which they are asked questions and are supposed to give truthful answers; the formal name for this is a two-word phrase that comes from French but ultimately goes back to Latin, and means ‘say the truth.’ As if (potential jurors often tailor their responses, based upon whether they really want to serve on the jury, or really do NOT want to serve on the jury). At the end of the trial, a decision is handed down, the formal name for which is a word that comes from French but ultimately goes back to Latin, and means ‘say the truth.’ As if. For one point each, what is the two-word phrase that describes the process of interrogating jurors to determine their impartiality, and what is the one word name for the final trial decision, both of which mean ‘say the truth’?


1. The flower is:
2. The flavoring is:
3. The mountains are:
4. The original meaning of Red Square was:
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is:
5. b. The horse archers' nation was:
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is:
6. b. The word for the final court decision is:

[jarnon]

Spoiler

6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: voir dire
6. b. The word for the final court decision is: verdict

[christie1111]

My bad. Sorry. Spoilers now included.

Spoiler

1. The flower is: orchid, I'll have to but that avatar back

2. The flavoring is: Only thing I can think of is mace. It is the outer covering of another spice.

3. The mountains are: Himalayas?

4. The original meaning of Red Square was: d makes sense but e is more fun. D final

5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: Throw away? Not right, but over ther= shoulder is 3 words. Hmm.

5. b. The horse archers' nation was: Sounds, like Native American Indian, but given the way it was phrased maybe it was Cossacks. No idea really. Just taking random guesses.

6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: Voir dire. A story I have told before, but during a voir dire proceeding I was asked if, as a scientist, could I reach a conclusion if I felt that all the evidence was not presented/ I said 'I guess you haven't been reading my monthly reports'. Which did actually get a small laugh. I was put on the jury.

6. b. The word for the final court decision is: Well, it seems like it must be something close to voir dire but I don't know this one.

Thanks wintergreen! Oh, your Bored name is one of my most favorite flavors.

[KillerTomato]

Spoiler

1. The flower is: ORCHID
2. The flavoring is: VANILLA
3. The mountains are: GRAND TETONS
4. The original meaning of Red Square was: D: GOVERNMENT SQUARE
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: PARTING SHOT
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: Ummm....LAS VEGAS (as in "Party Town")?
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: VOIR DIRE
6. b. The word for the final court decision is: VERDICT

[etaoin22]

Spoiler

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. [/u]



1. The name of this flower comes from the Greek word for ‘testicle,’ probably based upon the shape of the tuber from which it grows, although it is also very delicate and you can kill it if you kick it really hard. What is the name of the flower?

2. The name of this mountain range comes from the French words for ‘Big Boobs’ (and, notwithstanding what you might think, based upon yesterday’s “It’s Pronounced…” thread, the answer is NOT ‘A Rack’). What is the name of the mountain range?

3. This very popular flavoring takes its name from the Latin word for ‘sheath,’ but as it happens, the Latin word is also the most socially acceptable word for a lady’s naughty bits. Skippy may correct me on this, but I am pretty sure that the flavoring does not get its name from its taste or smell, but from the (sheath-like) shape of the pod in which its seeds are formed. What is the flavoring?

4. Moscow’s Red Square certainly seemed like the right venue for Soviet military parades during the Communist era, but the Square was known as “Krasnaya Ploshchad’” long before the Commies took over Russia, long before Marx was born, in fact, it had that name even before the time of Peter the Great. What happened is that ‘Krasnaya,’ which today means ‘Red’ (feminine) used to mean something entirely different; the original meaning of the word is now expressed by the Russian word ‘Krasivaya.’ What was the original meaning of ‘Red’ Square? Choose from the following: a. Big (Great Square) b. Public Square c. Beautiful Square d. Government Square e. Pie Are Square

5. In ancient times, the horse archers of a particular country had a particular tactic in which they would charge an enemy position, firing arrows from the saddle, and then they would wheel about and fire one last arrow back over their shoulders as they rode away. This tactic has given its name to a two-word phrase that means a threat, insult or sarcastic comment that is made by someone who is leaving. The way that this fits into today’s theme is that this two-word phrase is actually a corruption of the ‘real’ two word phrase that describes the horse archer’s tactic, the first word of which identified the horse archers themselves. For one point each, what is the two-word phrase that is (incorrectly) used, and what is the name (nationality) of the horse archers whose tactic gave rise to the phrase in the first place?

6. When lawyers are trying to choose a jury, the jurors are put through a process in which they are asked questions and are supposed to give truthful answers; the formal name for this is a two-word phrase that comes from French but ultimately goes back to Latin, and means ‘say the truth.’ As if (potential jurors often tailor their responses, based upon whether they really want to serve on the jury, or really do NOT want to serve on the jury). At the end of the trial, a decision is handed down, the formal name for which is a word that comes from French but ultimately goes back to Latin, and means ‘say the truth.’ As if. For one point each, what is the two-word phrase that describes the process of interrogating jurors to determine their impartiality, and what is the one word name for the final trial decision, both of which mean ‘say the truth’?


1. The flower is: orchid
2. The flavoring is: vanilla
3. The mountains are: Grand Tetons
4. The original meaning of Red Square was: beautiful square
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: Parting shot
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: Parthians, I hope. Phrygian seems too big leap
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: voir dire
6. b. The word for the final court decision is verdict. I had never thought of the connection between the two, thanks! :

[/spoiler]

[Bob78164]

1. The flower is:
2. The flavoring is:
3. The mountains are:
4. The original meaning of Red Square was:
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is:
5. b. The horse archers' nation was:
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is:
6. b. The word for the final court decision is:

Spoiler

1. Orchid
2. The mountains are the Grand Tetons
3. The flavoring is Vanilla
4. b. Public square
5a. Toss away
5b. Tatar
6a. Voir dire
6b. Verdict

--Bob

[Catfish]

Spoiler

1. The flower is: orchid
2. The flavoring is: vanilla
3. The mountains are: Grand Tetons
4. The original meaning of Red Square was: Beautiful Square
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: ??
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: Turkey?
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: voir dire
6. b. The word for the final court decision is: verdict

[Weyoun]

Spoiler

1. The flower is: orchid
2. The flavoring is: vanilla
3. The mountains are: the Pyrenees
4. The original meaning of Red Square was: "beautiful"
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: parting shot
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: Parthia
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: voir dire
6. b. The word for the final court decision is: verdict

[/spoiler]

[TheConfessor]

Spoiler

1. The flower is: Orchid
2. The flavoring is: Vanilla
3. The mountains are: Tetons
4. The original meaning of Red Square was: Public Square
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: Parting Shot
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: Persia
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: Voir Dire
6. b. The word for the final court decision is: Verdict

[Ritterskoop]

Spoiler

1. The flower is: Skippy. He is a delicate flower.
2. The flavoring is: Kiwi. No? It sounds as if it should be naughty.
3. The mountains are: Fine. I will fall for the Grand Tetons. It is late.
4. The original meaning of Red Square was: c. Beautiful Square
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: I will try "parting shot"
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: maybe the Mongols, who were at least horseback archers
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: Hey you!
6. b. The word for the final court decision is: verdict

[NellyLunatic1980]

Spoiler

1. The flower is: orchid
2. The mountains are: Grand Tetons?
3. The flavoring is: vanilla
4. The original meaning of Red Square was: Beautiful Square?
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: parting shot?
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: England?
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: don't know
6. b. The word for the final court decision is: verdict

[VAdame]

Spoiler

1. The flower is: Orchid
2. The flavoring is: Vanilla
3. The mountains are: Grand Tetons
4. The original meaning of Red Square was: Beautiful?
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: Parting Shot
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: WAG -- France?
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: Voir Dire
6. b. The word for the final court decision is: Verdict

BTW, I think #2 & #3 are reversed in the clues!

[peacock2121]

Spoiler

1. The name of this flower comes from the Greek word for ‘testicle,’ probably based upon the shape of the tuber from which it grows, although it is also very delicate and you can kill it if you kick it really hard. What is the name of the flower? orchid

2. The name of this mountain range comes from the French words for ‘Big Boobs’ (and, notwithstanding what you might think, based upon yesterday’s “It’s Pronounced…” thread, the answer is NOT ‘A Rack’). What is the name of the mountain range? Grand Tetons?

3. This very popular flavoring takes its name from the Latin word for ‘sheath,’ but as it happens, the Latin word is also the most socially acceptable word for a lady’s naughty bits. Skippy may correct me on this, but I am pretty sure that the flavoring does not get its name from its taste or smell, but from the (sheath-like) shape of the pod in which its seeds are formed. What is the flavoring? flavoring and not a spice - the most popular flavoring I know is vanilla, so I will go with that.

4. Moscow’s Red Square certainly seemed like the right venue for Soviet military parades during the Communist era, but the Square was known as “Krasnaya Ploshchad’” long before the Commies took over Russia, long before Marx was born, in fact, it had that name even before the time of Peter the Great. What happened is that ‘Krasnaya,’ which today means ‘Red’ (feminine) used to mean something entirely different; the original meaning of the word is now expressed by the Russian word ‘Krasivaya.’ What was the original meaning of ‘Red’ Square? Choose from the following: a. Big (Great Square) b. Public Square c. Beautiful Square d. Government Square e. Pie Are Square

5. In ancient times, the horse archers of a particular country had a particular tactic in which they would charge an enemy position, firing arrows from the saddle, and then they would wheel about and fire one last arrow back over their shoulders as they rode away. This tactic has given its name to a two-word phrase that means a threat, insult or sarcastic comment that is made by someone who is leaving. The way that this fits into today’s theme is that this two-word phrase is actually a corruption of the ‘real’ two word phrase that describes the horse archer’s tactic, the first word of which identified the horse archers themselves. For one point each, what is the two-word phrase that is (incorrectly) used Parting shot and what is the name (nationality) of the horse archers French whose tactic gave rise to the phrase in the first place?

6. When lawyers are trying to choose a jury, the jurors are put through a process in which they are asked questions and are supposed to give truthful answers; the formal name for this is a two-word phrase that comes from French but ultimately goes back to Latin, and means ‘say the truth.’ As if (potential jurors often tailor their responses, based upon whether they really want to serve on the jury, or really do NOT want to serve on the jury). At the end of the trial, a decision is handed down, the formal name for which is a word that comes from French but ultimately goes back to Latin, and means ‘say the truth.’ As if. For one point each, what is the two-word phrase that describes the process of interrogating jurors to determine their impartiality, voir dire and what is the one word name for the final trial decision, both of which mean ‘say the truth’ verdict?

oopsie, didn't see the bottom while answering


1. The flower is: orchid
2. The flavoring is: vanilla
3. The mountains are: Grand Tetons
4. The original meaning of Red Square was: Public Square
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: parting shot
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: France
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: Voir Dire
6. b. The word for the final court decision is: verdict

[frogman042]

Spoiler

1. The flower is: Tulip?
2. The flavoring is: Anise?
3. The mountains are: The Grand Tetons?
4. The original meaning of Red Square was: b. Public Square
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: Parting Shot
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: Persians?
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: Vox Verdis?
6. b. The word for the final court decision is: Verdict

---Jay

[MarleysGh0st]

Spoiler

1. The flower is:
2. The flavoring is: Tulip?
3. The mountains are: Grand Tetons
4. The original meaning of Red Square was: a. Big (Great Square)?
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: Parting Shot
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: Parthia
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: Voir dire
6. b. The word for the final court decision is: Verdict

[MarleysGh0st]

D'oh!

Spoiler

I meant to put the Tulp answer on the first line! And I would have guessed something for #2, but too late now...

[a1mamacat]

1. The name of this flower comes from the Greek word for ‘testicle,’ probably based upon the shape of the tuber from which it grows, although it is also very delicate and you can kill it if you kick it really hard. What is the name of the flower?

2. The name of this mountain range comes from the French words for ‘Big Boobs’ (and, notwithstanding what you might think, based upon yesterday’s “It’s Pronounced…” thread, the answer is NOT ‘A Rack’). What is the name of the mountain range?

3. This very popular flavoring takes its name from the Latin word for ‘sheath,’ but as it happens, the Latin word is also the most socially acceptable word for a lady’s naughty bits. Skippy may correct me on this, but I am pretty sure that the flavoring does not get its name from its taste or smell, but from the (sheath-like) shape of the pod in which its seeds are formed. What is the flavoring?

4. Moscow’s Red Square certainly seemed like the right venue for Soviet military parades during the Communist era, but the Square was known as “Krasnaya Ploshchad’” long before the Commies took over Russia, long before Marx was born, in fact, it had that name even before the time of Peter the Great. What happened is that ‘Krasnaya,’ which today means ‘Red’ (feminine) used to mean something entirely different; the original meaning of the word is now expressed by the Russian word ‘Krasivaya.’ What was the original meaning of ‘Red’ Square? Choose from the following: a. Big (Great Square) b. Public Square c. Beautiful Square d. Government Square e. Pie Are Square

5. In ancient times, the horse archers of a particular country had a particular tactic in which they would charge an enemy position, firing arrows from the saddle, and then they would wheel about and fire one last arrow back over their shoulders as they rode away. This tactic has given its name to a two-word phrase that means a threat, insult or sarcastic comment that is made by someone who is leaving. The way that this fits into today’s theme is that this two-word phrase is actually a corruption of the ‘real’ two word phrase that describes the horse archer’s tactic, the first word of which identified the horse archers themselves. For one point each, what is the two-word phrase that is (incorrectly) used, and what is the name (nationality) of the horse archers whose tactic gave rise to the phrase in the first place?

6. When lawyers are trying to choose a jury, the jurors are put through a process in which they are asked questions and are supposed to give truthful answers; the formal name for this is a two-word phrase that comes from French but ultimately goes back to Latin, and means ‘say the truth.’ As if (potential jurors often tailor their responses, based upon whether they really want to serve on the jury, or really do NOT want to serve on the jury). At the end of the trial, a decision is handed down, the formal name for which is a word that comes from French but ultimately goes back to Latin, and means ‘say the truth.’ As if. For one point each, what is the two-word phrase that describes the process of interrogating jurors to determine their impartiality, and what is the one word name for the final trial decision, both of which mean ‘say the truth’?

Spoiler

1. The flower is: Orchid?
2. The flavoring is: licorice?
3. The mountains are: Great Pyrennes?
4. The original meaning of Red Square was: Big?
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: Parting Shot?
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: Mongolis?
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: Voir Dire
6. b. The word for the final court decision is: Verdict

[andrewjackson]

Spoiler

1. The flower is: Orchid
2. The flavoring is: Vanilla
3. The mountains are: Grand Tetons
4. The original meaning of Red Square was: c. Beautiful Square
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: parting shot
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: Parthia
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: voir dire
6. b. The word for the final court decision is: verdict

[LookingForHumorPoints]

1. The name of this flower comes from the Greek word for ‘testicle,’ probably based upon the shape of the tuber from which it grows, although it is also very delicate and you can kill it if you kick it really hard. What is the name of the flower?

The Penis Flytrap

2. The name of this mountain range comes from the French words for ‘Big Boobs’ (and, notwithstanding what you might think, based upon yesterday’s “It’s Pronounced…” thread, the answer is NOT ‘A Rack’). What is the name of the mountain range?

Dollywood

3. This very popular flavoring takes its name from the Latin word for ‘sheath,’ but as it happens, the Latin word is also the most socially acceptable word for a lady’s naughty bits. Skippy may correct me on this, but I am pretty sure that the flavoring does not get its name from its taste or smell, but from the (sheath-like) shape of the pod in which its seeds are formed. What is the flavoring?

Vagrika

4. Moscow’s Red Square certainly seemed like the right venue for Soviet military parades during the Communist era, but the Square was known as “Krasnaya Ploshchad’” long before the Commies took over Russia, long before Marx was born, in fact, it had that name even before the time of Peter the Great. What happened is that ‘Krasnaya,’ which today means ‘Red’ (feminine) used to mean something entirely different; the original meaning of the word is now expressed by the Russian word ‘Krasivaya.’ What was the original meaning of ‘Red’ Square? Choose from the following: a. Big (Great Square) b. Public Square c. Beautiful Square d. Government Square e. Pie Are Square

F. Hip To Be Square

5. In ancient times, the horse archers of a particular country had a particular tactic in which they would charge an enemy position, firing arrows from the saddle, and then they would wheel about and fire one last arrow back over their shoulders as they rode away. This tactic has given its name to a two-word phrase that means a threat, insult or sarcastic comment that is made by someone who is leaving. The way that this fits into today’s theme is that this two-word phrase is actually a corruption of the ‘real’ two word phrase that describes the horse archer’s tactic, the first word of which identified the horse archers themselves. For one point each, what is the two-word phrase that is (incorrectly) used, and what is the name (nationality) of the horse archers whose tactic gave rise to the phrase in the first place?

The Appawink & Canadian

6. When lawyers are trying to choose a jury, the jurors are put through a process in which they are asked questions and are supposed to give truthful answers; the formal name for this is a two-word phrase that comes from French but ultimately goes back to Latin, and means ‘say the truth.’ As if (potential jurors often tailor their responses, based upon whether they really want to serve on the jury, or really do NOT want to serve on the jury). At the end of the trial, a decision is handed down, the formal name for which is a word that comes from French but ultimately goes back to Latin, and means ‘say the truth.’ As if. For one point each, what is the two-word phrase that describes the process of interrogating jurors to determine their impartiality, and what is the one word name for the final trial decision, both of which mean ‘say the truth’?

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LFHP

[jsuchard]

Spoiler

1. The flower is: Orchid [I prefer the Latin origin for "testimony", where the man essentially swore on his balls in court]

3. The flavoring is: Vanilla [only flavoring with seeds in a pod I know of]

2. The mountains are: Grand Tetons [those explorers must've been horny]

4. The original meaning of Red Square was: c/Beautiful square [WAG]

5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: Parting Shot
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: Parthia [?]

6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: Voir Dire
6. b. The word for the final court decision is: Verdict

[plasticene]

Spoiler

1. The flower is: Daffodil?
2. The flavoring is: Vanilla
3. The mountains are: Grand Tetons
4. The original meaning of Red Square was: Beautiful Square
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: Parting shot?
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: French ("Parisian shot". Hey, I've got to guess something.)
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: Voir dire
6. b. The word for the final court decision is: Verdict

[TheConfessor]

2. The name of this mountain range comes from the French words for ‘Big Boobs’ (and, notwithstanding what you might think, based upon yesterday’s “It’s Pronounced…” thread, the answer is NOT ‘A Rack’). What is the name of the mountain range?

I have a nit-pick or maybe a tit-pick regarding this question:

Spoiler

There is no mountain range called the Grand Tetons. Grand Teton is a mountain within the Teton Range. So the mountain range is actually just French for "Boobs," while the biggest mountain in the Boob Range is the Big Boob.

As one who has often heard his surname confused with this mountain range by idiots during my lifetime, maybe I am extra sensitive on the subject. Not that there's anything wrong with sensitive Tetons.

And that's my parting shot.

[kroxquo]

I hope this isn't too late.

Spoiler

1. The name of this flower comes from the Greek word for ‘testicle,’ probably based upon the shape of the tuber from which it grows, although it is also very delicate and you can kill it if you kick it really hard. What is the name of the flower?

2. The name of this mountain range comes from the French words for ‘Big Boobs’ (and, notwithstanding what you might think, based upon yesterday’s “It’s Pronounced…” thread, the answer is NOT ‘A Rack’). What is the name of the mountain range?

3. This very popular flavoring takes its name from the Latin word for ‘sheath,’ but as it happens, the Latin word is also the most socially acceptable word for a lady’s naughty bits. Skippy may correct me on this, but I am pretty sure that the flavoring does not get its name from its taste or smell, but from the (sheath-like) shape of the pod in which its seeds are formed. What is the flavoring?

4. Moscow’s Red Square certainly seemed like the right venue for Soviet military parades during the Communist era, but the Square was known as “Krasnaya Ploshchad’” long before the Commies took over Russia, long before Marx was born, in fact, it had that name even before the time of Peter the Great. What happened is that ‘Krasnaya,’ which today means ‘Red’ (feminine) used to mean something entirely different; the original meaning of the word is now expressed by the Russian word ‘Krasivaya.’ What was the original meaning of ‘Red’ Square? Choose from the following: a. Big (Great Square) b. Public Square c. Beautiful Square d. Government Square e. Pie Are Square

5. In ancient times, the horse archers of a particular country had a particular tactic in which they would charge an enemy position, firing arrows from the saddle, and then they would wheel about and fire one last arrow back over their shoulders as they rode away. This tactic has given its name to a two-word phrase that means a threat, insult or sarcastic comment that is made by someone who is leaving. The way that this fits into today’s theme is that this two-word phrase is actually a corruption of the ‘real’ two word phrase that describes the horse archer’s tactic, the first word of which identified the horse archers themselves. For one point each, what is the two-word phrase that is (incorrectly) used, and what is the name (nationality) of the horse archers whose tactic gave rise to the phrase in the first place?

6. When lawyers are trying to choose a jury, the jurors are put through a process in which they are asked questions and are supposed to give truthful answers; the formal name for this is a two-word phrase that comes from French but ultimately goes back to Latin, and means ‘say the truth.’ As if (potential jurors often tailor their responses, based upon whether they really want to serve on the jury, or really do NOT want to serve on the jury). At the end of the trial, a decision is handed down, the formal name for which is a word that comes from French but ultimately goes back to Latin, and means ‘say the truth.’ As if. For one point each, what is the two-word phrase that describes the process of interrogating jurors to determine their impartiality, and what is the one word name for the final trial decision, both of which mean ‘say the truth’?


1. The flower is: Tulip
2. The flavoring is: Vanilla
3. The mountains are: Pyrenees
4. The original meaning of Red Square was: Public
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is:
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: Mongols
Thank God for jury duty this summer
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: Voi Dire
6. b. The word for the final court decision is:Verdict

[tanstaafl2]

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.



1. The name of this flower comes from the Greek word for ‘testicle,’ probably based upon the shape of the tuber from which it grows, although it is also very delicate and you can kill it if you kick it really hard. What is the name of the flower?

2. The name of this mountain range comes from the French words for ‘Big Boobs’ (and, notwithstanding what you might think, based upon yesterday’s “It’s Pronounced…” thread, the answer is NOT ‘A Rack’). What is the name of the mountain range?

3. This very popular flavoring takes its name from the Latin word for ‘sheath,’ but as it happens, the Latin word is also the most socially acceptable word for a lady’s naughty bits. Skippy may correct me on this, but I am pretty sure that the flavoring does not get its name from its taste or smell, but from the (sheath-like) shape of the pod in which its seeds are formed. What is the flavoring?

4. Moscow’s Red Square certainly seemed like the right venue for Soviet military parades during the Communist era, but the Square was known as “Krasnaya Ploshchad’” long before the Commies took over Russia, long before Marx was born, in fact, it had that name even before the time of Peter the Great. What happened is that ‘Krasnaya,’ which today means ‘Red’ (feminine) used to mean something entirely different; the original meaning of the word is now expressed by the Russian word ‘Krasivaya.’ What was the original meaning of ‘Red’ Square? Choose from the following: a. Big (Great Square) b. Public Square c. Beautiful Square d. Government Square e. Pie Are Square

5. In ancient times, the horse archers of a particular country had a particular tactic in which they would charge an enemy position, firing arrows from the saddle, and then they would wheel about and fire one last arrow back over their shoulders as they rode away. This tactic has given its name to a two-word phrase that means a threat, insult or sarcastic comment that is made by someone who is leaving. The way that this fits into today’s theme is that this two-word phrase is actually a corruption of the ‘real’ two word phrase that describes the horse archer’s tactic, the first word of which identified the horse archers themselves. For one point each, what is the two-word phrase that is (incorrectly) used, and what is the name (nationality) of the horse archers whose tactic gave rise to the phrase in the first place?

6. When lawyers are trying to choose a jury, the jurors are put through a process in which they are asked questions and are supposed to give truthful answers; the formal name for this is a two-word phrase that comes from French but ultimately goes back to Latin, and means ‘say the truth.’ As if (potential jurors often tailor their responses, based upon whether they really want to serve on the jury, or really do NOT want to serve on the jury). At the end of the trial, a decision is handed down, the formal name for which is a word that comes from French but ultimately goes back to Latin, and means ‘say the truth.’ As if. For one point each, what is the two-word phrase that describes the process of interrogating jurors to determine their impartiality, and what is the one word name for the final trial decision, both of which mean ‘say the truth’?

Spoiler

2 and 3 appeared to be reversed from the questions so I "unreversed" them...

1. The flower is: Orchid
2. The mountains are: Grand Tetons
3. The flavoring is: Vanilla?
4. The original meaning of Red Square was: Great Square?
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: Parting shot
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: Mongols?
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: Voire dire
6. b. The word for the final court decision is: Verdict

[AnnieCamaro]

Spoiler

1. The flower is: Bachelor Buttons
2. The flavoring is: vanilla?
3. The mountains are: Grand Tetons
4. The original meaning of Red Square was: Beautiful Square
5. a. The phrase for the horse archer tactic is: Parting Shot
5. b. The horse archers' nation was: Persia
6. a. The two-word name of the juror interrogation is: Voir dire
6. b. The word for the final court decision is: Verdict