Ferengi

Odd word the writers chose, Ferengi is the Arabic word for the French since the Crusader period.

The Volokh Conspiracy » How Federal is Star Trek’s Federation? 2007

As a species they totally prepared to subordinate themselves to money and status at every turn, though Ferengi as the Hindi word for 'foreigner' is a dead giveaway.

PopMatters 2009

“I never thought I’d hear anyone call a Ferengi ‘handsome,’ ” Riker said to Worf.

DEBTOR'S PLANET W.R. THOMPSON 2000

A Ferengi was the last species he expected to see assigned to security on a Federation starship.

Star Trek The Next Generation® David A. McIntee 2011

A Ferengi was the last species he expected to see assigned to security on a Federation starship.

Star Trek The Next Generation® David A. McIntee 2011

The character "Quark" in Star Trek Deep Space Nine is an alien called a Ferengi who has one purpose and that is to make a profit by following The Rules of Acquisition.

Quark and The Rules of Acquisition Reboot Mish 2010

The capitalists in "Star Trek" are also represented by ugly, money-grubbing creatures called Ferengi who make their money by following rules such as "Employees are the rungs on the ladder to success don't hesitate to step on them."

Capitalism: Hollywood's Miscast Villain 2010

The character "Quark" in Star Trek Deep Space Nine is an alien called a Ferengi who has one purpose and that is to make a profit by following The Rules of Acquisition.

Archive 2010-02-01 Mish 2010

The character "Quark" in Star Trek Deep Space Nine is an alien called a Ferengi who has one purpose and that is to make a profit by following The Rules of Acquisition.

Quark and The Rules of Acquisition Mish 2009

The character "Quark" in Star Trek Deep Space Nine is an alien called a Ferengi who has one purpose and that is to make a profit by following The Rules of Acquisition.

Archive 2009-09-01 Mish 2009