- Muppet (n.)
[Muppet 词源字典]
- Trademark (U.S.) Sept. 26, 1972, claiming use from 1971, but in print from Sept. 1970. Name coined by creator Jim Henson (1936-1990), who said, despite the resemblance to marionette and puppet (they have qualities of both), it has no etymology; he just liked the sound.[Muppet etymology, Muppet origin, 英语词源]