Set the scene.
Gozo Album derives Kemmuna, known as Comino in English, from kemmun: cumin, whose seeds are used to flavour food.
Here’s the twist.
The small island stands in the channel between Malta and Gozo, beside the still smaller Kemmunett. Its name turns a plant into a geographical label.
Why it still matters.
Imagine describing islands before detailed maps were common. Plants, shapes and familiar objects offered useful words. A name can keep that connection alive long after visitors come for other reasons.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.
