Super Quiz: Words from other languages

SUPER QUIZ: Words from other languages

1. From the Persian word "bazar," meaning "a market"

2. From the Eskimo word "qayaq," meaning "small boat of skins"

3. From the Japanese word "taikun," meaning "great lord or prince"

4. From the Tongan (Polynesian language of the island of Tonga) word "tabu," meaning "sacred"

5. From the Arabic word "al-matrah," meaning "the cushion"

6. From the Tamil word "kari," meaning "sauce" or "relish for rice"

7. From Turkish word "koshk" or "kioshk," meaning "pavilion" or "palace"

8. From the West Indian word "hamaca," meaning "fishnet"

9. From the Hindi word "dungri," meaning "coarse calico"

ANSWERS:

1. Bazaar

2. Kayak

3. Tycoon

4. Taboo

5. Mattress

6. Curry

7. Kiosk

8. Hammock

9. Dungaree

Style on 09/23/2014