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This page is for '''etymologies''' of all sorts (Enemies, Keyblades, etc.) to be worked on before they are placed on their respective pages. This page is currently under development.

==Enemies==
===Unversed===
====[[Flood]]====
A "flood" is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land. It could refer to the Flood's menace in great numbers and its blue coloration.
====[[Bruiser]]====
A "brusier" is a strong, tough person, or a big husky man, referring to the Bruiser's large size. The root of the word, "Bruise", could refer to this Unversed's black-and-blue coloration.
====[[Scrapper]]====
A "scrapper" is someone who is always ready or eager for a fight, referring to this Unversed's quick and nimble movements.
====[[Red-Hot Chili]]====
"Chili" is a stew-like dish containing chili peppers, garlic, onions and ground beef. "Red-Hot" refers to the inherent spiciness of the dish, this Unversed's color and its alignment with the [[Fire]] element. The name may or may not be a partial reference to the band [[wikipedia:Red Hot Chili Peppers|Red Hot Chili Peppers]].
====[[Yellow Mustard]]====
"Mustard" is a condiment made from the seeds of a mustard plant. Yellow refers to the color of both the condiment and the Unversed, and its alignment with the [[Thunder]] element.
====[[Blue Sea-Salt]]====
"Sea-Salt" refers to [[Sea-salt ice cream|the ice cream flavor of the same name]]. Blue refers to the color of both the flavor and the Unversed, and its alignment with the [[Blizzard]] element.
====[[Monotracker]]====
"Mono" is a numerical prefix meaning one. A "Tracker" is someone, akin to a hunter, who meticulously pursues and hunts down their target. The name also refers to train tracks, much like the ones in the mines in [[Dwarf Woodlands]], which the Monotracker could possibly only travel along one as it has only one wheel.
====[[Thorn Bite]]====
A "thorn" is a sharp, woody spine grown on a variety of trees, shrubs and woody plants. To bite is to pierce the skin of with the teeth, fangs, or in this case, thorns.
====[[Shoe Gazer]]====
A Shoe is a durable covering for the human foot, made of leather or similar material with a rigid sole and heel, usually extending no higher than the ankle, contrary to this Unversed due to its boot-like appearance. A "gazer" is someone who looks steadily, intently, and with fixed attention, much like how the head of the Unversed peeks out of the boot's opening.
====[[Chest Spider]]====
"Chest" refers to this Unversed's body, as it resembles a treasure chest. "Spider" refers to its spindly legs and manner of travel.
====[[Arch Raven]]====
An "Arch" is a structure that has a curved or bowlike appearance, much like this Unversed's wings. A Raven is a large black bird in the crow family, ''Corvidae''.
====[[Laser Bunny]]====
A "Laser", known in long as Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, is often a spatially coherent, narrow low-divergence beam, much like those used by this Unversed. "Bunny" is another name for rabbit, which this Unversed resembles in form.
====[[Shade Jelly]]====
"Shade" refers to the numerous different colors these Unversed appear in. "Jelly" refers to their malleable bodies.
====[[Irritable Tank]]====
"Irritable" is a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry, referring to this Unversed's reaction when struck. "Tank" refers to its large size.
====[[Medicine Bottle]]====
"Medicine Bottle" refers to both this Unversed's appearance and its ability to heal its allies.
====[[Sonic Blaster]]====
"Sonic" refers to this Unversed's satellite dish in its upright form, as one would receive sound waves. "Blaster" refers to the laser gun attached to the underside of its inversed form.
====[[Vile Face]]====
"Vile" is to be morally low and despicable. "Face" refers to the three 'faces' present on this Unversed.
====[[Wild Bruiser]]====
"Wild" refers to this Unversed's primal appearance. A "brusier" is a strong, tough person, or a big husky man, referring to the Bruiser's large size.
====[[Mandrake]]====
A mandrake is a southern European plant that has greenish-yellow flowers and a branched root, which was believed to have magical powers because its root resembles the human body, much like the main body of this Unversed does.
====[[Buckle Bruiser]]====
A "buckle" is a clasp for fastening two ends, much like the belt featured on this Unversed.
====[[Chrono Twister]]====
"Chrono", meaning time, referring to this Unversed's hourglass-like appearance, as well as its alignment with the [[Stop]] element. "Twister" refers to its ever-spinning state.
====[[Axe Flapper]]====
"Axe" refers to the shape of this Unversed's "ears". Flapper refers to its motions with its ears.
====[[Prize Pot]]====
The Prize Pot's name clearly refers to its slight pot-like appearance and its function as an item drop Unversed.
====[[Jelly Ball]]====
The Jelly Ball's name refers to both its gelatinous and globular appearance and its ability to easily split apart.
====[[Spring Loady]]====
Spring Loady's name refers to its spring-powered nature.

==Weapons==
===Keyblades===
====[[Rain Fall]]====
A rainfall is the quantity of water, usually expressed in millimeters or inches, that is precipitated in liquid form, consistent with Aqua's "water" theme.
====[[Fresh Breeze]]====
A "Fresh Breeze" is a usually refreshing slight wind, moving nineteen to twenty four knots. Its name and Keychain reference Ventus's name, which means "wind" in Latin.
====[[Crystal Works]]====
"Crystal" refers to the crystalline nature of [[Cinderella]]'s glass slippers, as well as the Keyblade's teeth.
====[[Hyperdrive]]====
A "hyperdrive" is a name given to certain methods of traveling faster-than-light in science fiction, much like the police cruisers present in [[Deep Space]].
====[[Rock Splendor]]====
"Rock" refers to the nature of the mine in [[Dwarf Woodlands]]. A "splendor" is a great  luster or brilliance, referring to the gemstones prominently displayed on the weapon.
====[[Rascal Flame]]====
A "rascal" is one that is playfully mischievous, referring to [[Isa]] and [[Lea]]'s antics. "Flame" refers to the element of Lea's Nobody, [[Axel]].
====[[Dark Biter]]====
"Dark Biter" refers to this Keyblade's dark color scheme and how the teeth form an open mouth.
====[[Lost Memory]]====
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"Lost Memory" refers to [[Ventus]]'s amnesia following the separation of his Heart's darkness and the creation of [[Vanitas]].
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====[[Delicious Tower]]====
"Delicious Tower" refers to the stack of ice cream scoops present in the Keyblade's shaft.