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English loanwords from Native American languages

Can you guess the English words taken from Native American languages? You might be surprised!
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_words_from_indigenous_languages_of_the_Americas
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Language
Definition or Translation
Answer
Inuktitut
Circular dwelling made of ice bricks
Igloo
Inuktitut
A narrow watercraft typically propelled by double-bladed paddle
Kayak
Arawakan
A lightweight, narrow water vessel
Canoe
Arawakan
A sling made of fabric, rope, or netting suspended between two points, often trees
Hammock
Arawakan
"framework of sticks", referring to a method of cooking meats
Barbecue
Arawakan
Group of plants, leaves are typically dried and smoked or chewed
Tobacco
Arawakan
A tropical cyclone storm bringing high winds and precipitation - mainly used for storms in the Caribbean
Hurricane
Arawakan
Type of large lizard native to Central & South America
Iguana
Algonquin
"counsel", referring to a political grouping of leaders
Caucus
Algonquin
Type of hickory tree and the nut from which it is derived, often used for sweet pies
Pecan
Algonquin
A type of snow sled
Toboggan
Nahuatl
"bitter water", referring to a ritual drink infused with this bean
Chocolate
Nahuatl
A wild canine, native to North America
Coyote
Language
Definition or Translation
Answer
Nahuatl
"smoked chili"
Chipotle
Nahuatl
Bright red fruit often used culinarily as a vegetable
Tomato
Quechua
A stimulant drug obtained from the leaves of the coca plant
Cocaine
Quechua
Dried, salted meat
Jerky
Tupi-Guaraní
Type of tree and the nut from which it is derived, often used as a snack nut or for butter
Cashew
Tupi-Guaraní
"capsicum", referring to a pepper
Cayenne
Tupi-Guaraní
Large cat native to the Americas. Also called puma, mountain lion, or panther
Cougar
Tupi-Guaraní
The largest feline species in the Americas. Featured prominently in Aztec & Mayan mythology
Jaguar
Choctaw
"creek river" or "swamp"
Bayou
Cariban
meaning "person", based on the Spaniards' belief that the Caribs ate human flesh
Cannibal
Mapudungun
"woolen fabric" worn as an outer garment designed to keep the body warm and dry
Poncho
Halkomelem
A purported ape-like creature said to inhabit the forests of North America
Sasquatch
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