dream catcher – A decorative Native American object in the form of a hoop and net with attachments such as feathers. More…
net – As in “without deductions,” it came from French net, “neat,” and then evolved to mean” free from any (further) deduction.” More…
reticule – An older term for a small handbag, it alludes to the fact that they were originally made of netted fabric—Latin rete, “net,” became reticulum, “netted bag.” More…
retina – From Latin rete, “net,” as there is a net of nerves making up this layer of the eyeball. More…