As you go East and arrive in Turkey, southern Russia or the Caucasus you find varieties of Cornelian Cherry with large and very tasty fruits. They’re called kizil in both Turkish and Russian. Our cornels have no use today but they used to be very important for jams and jellies. In the new world the name even graces one of America’s most famous universities.
It does indeed, and it's from a proper name. A friend of mine, Robin, went to Cornell to study engineering. A peach of a place but not a cherry. Bitter winters there, he told me.
Paul: just spotted these comments rather late in the day. Spelling is relative - one L or two it sounds the same. Michael's right: the founder was a Mr Ezra Cornell, but his name most certainly came from the tree - wherever it was he came from.
As you go East and arrive in Turkey, southern Russia or the Caucasus you find varieties of Cornelian Cherry with large and very tasty fruits. They’re called kizil in both Turkish and Russian. Our cornels have no use today but they used to be very important for jams and jellies. In the new world the name even graces one of America’s most famous universities.
Great insights, thank you David. Although doesn't Cornell University have an extra 'L'?
It does indeed, and it's from a proper name. A friend of mine, Robin, went to Cornell to study engineering. A peach of a place but not a cherry. Bitter winters there, he told me.
Paul: just spotted these comments rather late in the day. Spelling is relative - one L or two it sounds the same. Michael's right: the founder was a Mr Ezra Cornell, but his name most certainly came from the tree - wherever it was he came from.
Interesting, Paul, as always, thank you. I’ve not seen one as a tree, I’ll keep a sharper eye out!