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English Words of Indian Origin

Based on their English Google Definitions, can you state some of the English words that have derived from an Indian language?
Note that the definition listed below may not be the only definition of the word
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Last updated: September 15, 2019
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An incarnation or manifestation of a person/idea
Avatar
A large handkerchief worn around the head/neck
Bandana
A rigid ornamental band worn round the arm
Bangle
A low house, usually with only 1 storey
Bungalow
Tea made by boiling tea leaves with milk/spices
Chai
A large spotted cat that is the fastest land animal
Cheetah
A short, official note, usually relating to payment
Chit
Tight trousers worn in South Asia
Churidar
A spicy condiment of Indian origin
Chutney
Fibre from the outer husk of a coconut
Coir
A small bed with high barred sides
Cot
A sash worn around the waist, mainly for men
Cummerbund
A variety of dishes flavoured with a spicy sauce
Curry
A member of a band of armed robbers
Dacoit
A small boat, usually for recreation
Dinghy
Heavy danim fabric
Dungaree
A type of fish-eating crocodile
Gharial
Clarified butter made from buffalo/cow milk
Ghee
An influential teacher or popular expert
Guru
An equestrian event typically for children
Gymkhana
A commotion or a fuss
Hullabaloo
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A huge, powerful and overwhelming force
Juggernaut
An overgrown dense tropical forest
Jungle
Good or bad luck, as a result of previous actions
Karma
A dull greenish or brownish-yellow colour
Khaki
To steal goods, typically during a war/riot
Loot
A fleshy orange fruit that is found in the tropics
Mango
A statement or slogan repeated frequently
Mantra
A small carnivorous mammal with a long tail
Mongoose
A large Indian antelope
Nilgai
A large round citrus fruit that is reddish-yellow
Orange
A shawl made from fine-quality goat's wool
Pashmina
An expert in a particular field/subject
Pundit
A loose-fitting jacket and trousers for sleeping in
Pyjamas
A women's garment draped around the body
Saari
A liquid preparation for washing the hair
Shampoo
Hard durable timber used in ships/furniture
Teak
A violent person, especially a criminal
Thug
A tropical storm in the Indian/Pacific Oceans
Typhoon
A roofed platform along the outside of a house
Verandah
A healthy and relaxing Hindu spiritual discipline
Yoga
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SWATkun
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