Simon Hamilton

@tallinnstreets.bsky.social

4 months ago

remains a mystery. Also known as #Linnu (1927-1959) with interlude as #Kuslapuu (1940-1941). Anagram of #Sepa.

#A_Rambling_Dictionary_of_Tallinn_Street_Names
#TallinnStreets #TallinnaTänavad
#PersonalName #Isikunimi
#Nature #Loodus
#Animal #Loom
#Bird #Lind
2/2

Simon Hamilton

@tallinnstreets.bsky.social

4 months ago

#Kuslapuu (Kuslapuu)
#Tallinn #Pirita #Maarjamäe
#Honeysuckle, woodbine, #LoniceraSpp. The name may reflect its N European habitat preference of spruce forests (see #Kuuse), with a shortening of ‘uu’ to ‘u’ and where the -la ending may be a contraction of ‘salu’, spruce-grove ‘tree’ (see Hiiela).