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Do You Know What Languages These Words Originate From?

Do You Know What Languages These Words Originate From

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French!

Japanese!

Italian!

It originates from the Chinese word "Ke-stiap", the word referred to as a concoction of pickled fish and spices.

Chinese!

It comes from the Welsh words "pen gwyn” which means white head.

Welsh!

Dutch!

Hindi!

The Arabic word from which "lemon" originates is called "aimun", defined simply as a yellow citrus fruit.

Arabic!

It means the manifestation of a god in bodily form.

Sanskrit!

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Do You Know What Languages These Words Originate From?

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