From what language does this English word originate from?
From the Latin word for Belly.
From what language does this English word originate from?
From the Hindi word 'Chita' - Variegated (exhibiting different colors).
From what language does this English word originate from?
From the Greek word 'Sarkazein' - to cut off flesh.
From what language does this English word originate from?
From the French word for a workman's smock.
From what language does this English word originate from?
From Latin 'Aequus' - even, level.
From what language does this English word originate from?
From the Sanskrit word 'Jangala' - uncultivated land.
From what language does this English word originate from?
From the Greek words meaning Lizard and Terrible - a terrible lizard.
From what language does this English word originate from?
From the Latin word 'Angulus' - corner.
From what language does this English word originate from?
From the Hindi-Urdu word 'Thagi' - thief, con man.
From what language does this English word originate from?
From the Greek word for transfer.
From what language does this English word originate from?
From the Hebrew word 'Meshiach'.
From what language does this English word originate from?
From the Latin word 'Anima' - life.
From what language does this English word originate from?
From the Gaelic word 'Krros' - a two wheeled war chariot.
From what language does this English word originate from?
From the Hindistani word 'Champo' - rub.
From what language does this English word originate from?
From the Greek word for wandering.
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3/24/2020
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