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Currently the name origin listed is that Eldegoss is Elder+Gossypium which is very possible, but I know that my first thought was Elder+Gossamer. The word "gossamer" refers to a substance that is very light and delicate, such as flower petals or a seeding dandelion. Perhaps the name is taking inspiration from both of these things? | Currently the name origin listed is that Eldegoss is Elder+Gossypium which is very possible, but I know that my first thought was Elder+Gossamer. The word "gossamer" refers to a substance that is very light and delicate, such as flower petals or a seeding dandelion. Perhaps the name is taking inspiration from both of these things? | ||
[[User:ExecutiveElf|ExecutiveElf]] ([[User talk:ExecutiveElf|talk]]) 17:20, 5 June 2019 (UTC) | [[User:ExecutiveElf|ExecutiveElf]] ([[User talk:ExecutiveElf|talk]]) 17:20, 5 June 2019 (UTC) | ||
And what about "''edelweiss''"? (Link to Wikipedia article[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leontopodium_nivale]) It is an european flower, and it has a "furry" coat, and the name resemblance is way too great. I believe it had something to do along the Elder+Gossypium possibility and the "gossamer" possibility by ([[User:ExecutiveElf|ExecutiveElf]]) | |||
--[[User:Godshawk|Godshawk]] ([[User talk:Godshawk|talk]]) 17:41, 16 December 2019 (UTC) | |||
== Ermine Cloak Inspiration? == | == Ermine Cloak Inspiration? == | ||
Revision as of 17:41, 16 December 2019
Alternative Name Origin?
Currently the name origin listed is that Eldegoss is Elder+Gossypium which is very possible, but I know that my first thought was Elder+Gossamer. The word "gossamer" refers to a substance that is very light and delicate, such as flower petals or a seeding dandelion. Perhaps the name is taking inspiration from both of these things? ExecutiveElf (talk) 17:20, 5 June 2019 (UTC)
And what about "edelweiss"? (Link to Wikipedia article[1]) It is an european flower, and it has a "furry" coat, and the name resemblance is way too great. I believe it had something to do along the Elder+Gossypium possibility and the "gossamer" possibility by (ExecutiveElf)
--Godshawk (talk) 17:41, 16 December 2019 (UTC)
Ermine Cloak Inspiration?
i recently noticed eldegoss' hair looked much like the cloaks of white ermine fur with black spots. on eldegoss, the black spots are represented by the cotton seeds. i was wondering if anybody got that idea as well. RunOnGasoline (talk) 19:56, 11 June 2019 (UTC)
