- Red Sea (n.)
[Red Sea 词源字典]
- the Greek thalassa erythra; the reason for the name is unknown; speculation has traced it to: 1. algae in coastal waters; 2. sandstone rock formations on the shores; 3. a tribal name; 4. ancient association of "red" with "south" (as "black" with "north").[Red Sea etymology, Red Sea origin, 英语词源]