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A bit confusing

Pineapples aren't apples
Pineapples are ananas
Ananas aren't bananas

Also, pommes aren't pomegranates
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English has absorbed words from many languages.
For the rules of spelling and grammar there are usually exceptions.
When wanting to know the origin of a word, look up "etymology of...".

I often find that understanding the roots and origins helps me better appreciate the nuances of the word.
Convivial · 26-30, F
@hartfire and even imported a word, portmanteau, to describe the words it's stolen lol