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Ten questions about the origin of words. Every answer is a vehicle or mode of transport.

Word Quiz: Etymology Of Vehicles

The Persian word was 'karwan'. 'Van' is an abbreviation of 'caravan'

Vehicle much detested by three male TV presenters, derived from the Persian for 'group of desert travellers'.

Cistern was considered as a code name but was rejected for being too long.

Steel-covered vehicle whose name derives from a Hindi word meaning 'cistern' and was originally used to disguise the vehicle's real purpose.

The name means 'to convey', but is often understood to mean 'to convey over water'. Its name is related to a word that originally meant 'to journey' but now means 'the price paid for a journey'.

The name of this mode of transport means 'pulled out' or 'drawn out'.

(Stage) coaches were first made in Kocs in the 15th century

This land vehicle's name derives from the place it was first manufactured -- the Hungarian town of Kocs.

The official name is the Latin word 'omnibus'

This vehicle's full name means 'for all'. It's commonly known by an abbreviation which roughly translates as 'for'.

This vehicle has a modern name, but it was once also known by a name meaning 'swift foot'. The French still use an abbreviation of the alternate name.

Once carried the meaning 'magnificently adorned, elegant boat of state'

This slow vehicle's name means 'boat', derived from the Coptic for 'small boat'.

Numerous words in old German that began with 'gl' signified smoothness, shining, or joy.

Similar to and from the same root as an English word meaning 'happy', the name of this vehicle promises a smooth ride.

The Italian word is rocca. The original root word probably means fabric or yarn.

This rarely-used vehicle's name is derived from the Italian word for a bobbin because of its similar shape.

Have you tried walking?

Your velocipede awaits.

Your car is revving up nicely

Jet fighter pilot!

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Word Quiz: Etymology Of Vehicles

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