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Defenestration (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

It'll always sound like something to do with forests and trees to me. Don't know why.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Some plant leaves will develop fenestrations, or openings/windows in the leaves, including some of the more popular houseplants. Monstera, for example.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Y'know, I actually learned some Latin as an altar boy and took it as a high school course for two years.

Plus 10 years of school French.

So, I believe you've got something there, thanks!

[–] hash0772 3 points 6 months ago

Fenest sounds a bit like forest. Might be because of that.