Drilbur (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Drilbur might be a combination of ''drill'' and ''burrow''. The word {{wp|Excalibur}} may also be included or the word ''bur'', a kind of rotary cutting implement with different kind shaped heads due to Drillbur's digging technique.
Drilbur might be a combination of ''drill'' and ''burrow'' or ''{{wp|Burr (cutter)|bur}}'', a type of tool that is similar to Drilbur's claws. The word {{wp|Excalibur}} may also be included.


Mogurew may be a combination of 土竜 ''mogura'' (mole) and {{wp|screw}}. Notably, an alternate reading of 竜 is ''ryū'' (dragon).
Mogurew may be a combination of 土竜 ''mogura'' (mole) and {{wp|screw}}. Notably, an alternate reading of 竜 is ''ryū'' (dragon).
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