Arts & Culture The Naughty Etymologist Botanical or Medical? Either Way, It Sounds Naughty Ideastream Public Media | By Jacqueline Gerber Published October 5, 2023 at 5:19 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 0:25 Natalia van D / Shutterstock The naughty-sounding word for Friday, Sept. 29 can be used in more than one area of science. Either way, use it carefully!