Otto

/ˈɒtoʊ/ noun

Definition

A proper name, often associated with various historical figures; also refers to a type of essential oil from roses or other flowers.

Etymology

From German origin as a personal name. The essential oil meaning comes from 'attar' or 'ottar,' from Persian/Arabic roots meaning fragrant oil, used in perfumery since medieval times.

Kelly Says

Otto of Freising was a medieval historian whose works shaped how we understand the Middle Ages—proving that what one curious person writes down can influence human understanding for centuries.

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