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English Words of Indian Origin

Use the hints to find the words in the English language that are of Indian origin.
E.g. A form of spiritual and physical exercise - yoga
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Dense forest
jungle
Consequence for actions
karma
A leg garment usually worn as night suite
pyjamas
A famous, expensive type of wool derived from an Indian state
cashmere
A sweet substance used in everyday foods
sugar
A sturdy, fast-growing plant mainly used in Asia to construct houses
bamboo
A small bed
cot
A small boat
dinghy
A deep red color
crimson
Used to wash one's hair
shampoo
A member of a group of criminals who engage in banditry
dacoit
Marijuana
ganja
A spiritual guide
guru
A scholar in a particular subject
pundit
Dusty, brownish-yellow color used in military clothing
khaki
To steal; plunder
loot
A soldier
sepoy
A large green fruit currently being used as a meat substitute
jackfruit
A sweet reddish-yellow tropical fruit
mango
Crystallized cane sugar used as treats
candy
A course fiber used to make bags
jute
A wild dog which is a close relative of the fox, wolf, and coyote
jackal
A type of bracelet typically worn by women
bangle
A person that is outcast
pariah
A thief or con-man
thug
Juice extracted from the Palmyra Palm
toddy
A small carnivorous mammal found in Afro-eurasia famous for its fast reflexes and the ability to kill snakes
mongoose
A small written note (used to cheat in exams)
chit
The fastest land animal
cheetah
A synonym for market
bazaar
A deity descended in human form (also the title of the highest-grossing movie of all time as of June 2025)
avatar
Hard, shiny coating or finish applied to wood or metal surfaces
lacquer
A cyclonic storm
typhoon
A symbol of good fortune in eurasian religions used by the Nazis during WWII
swastika
A gemstone found in variable colors, chemically a hydrated form of silica
opal
A porch
veranda
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