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Kazerella
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Posted - 28/02/2009 :  13:39:28  Show Profile  Visit Kazerella's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Does anyone know the difference?

Or is it one of those English/American things like fetus and foetus? pajamas and pyjamas? theater and theatre?

If not- the only thing I can think of is one is a reaction to the cold weather, the other is a reaction to the dry season. But that's just a guess

Ade
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Posted - 19/03/2010 :  14:29:58  Show Profile  Visit Ade's Homepage  Reply with Quote
From looking around quickly, it would appear to be just a spelling difference as you suggested. ;)

Ade
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Kazerella
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Posted - 22/03/2010 :  18:22:17  Show Profile  Visit Kazerella's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Thanks Ade - I think aestivation is the english term. We've always got to be more awkward

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BlueTongueDan
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Posted - 23/03/2010 :  21:12:48  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
aestivation looks better


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Kazerella
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Posted - 24/03/2010 :  12:58:24  Show Profile  Visit Kazerella's Homepage  Reply with Quote
It also sounds more scientific making us feel brainier

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