English Words of Asian Origin 1

Name the words of Asian origin defined below.

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Definition	Language of Origin	Word
A gelatinous substance used in biological culture media and as a thickener in foods.	Malay	Agar
A flooded field of arable land used for growing semiaquatic crops, most notably rice.	Malay	Paddy
A spiny oval tropical fruit containing a creamy pulp, famous for its fetid smell but highly valued for its flavour.	Malay	Durian
A disk-shaped percussion instrument that produces a resounding tone when struck with a usually padded hammer.	Malay	Gong
A literal or metaphorical force regarded as merciless, destructive, and unstoppable.	Sanskrit	Juggernaut
A large cat native to Africa and central Iran, known as the fastest land animal.	Sanskrit	Cheetah
A strong, red color, inclining to purple.	Sanskrit	Crimson
A hair care product, typically in the form of a viscous liquid, that is used for cleaning hair.	Sanskrit	Shampoo
A hoodlike knitted cap covering the head, neck, and part of the shoulders and worn especially by soldiers and mountaineers.	Turkish	Balaclava
A food produced by bacterial fermentation of milk.	Turkish	Yogurt
A round-bodied string instrument popular in Greece.	Turkish	Bouzouki
A citrus fruit the size of an orange, with a yellow or green color similar to a lime.	Turkish	Bergamot
A yacht or other boat with twin hulls in parallel.	Tamil	Catamaran
A fleshy, oval, yellowish-red tropical fruit that is eaten ripe or used green for pickles or chutneys.	Tamil	Mango
A social outcast	Tamil	Pariah
A dish of meat and vegetables cooked in a sauce of hot-tasting spices and typically served with rice.	Tamil	Curry
To act in an excessively subservient manner.	Chinese (Cantonese)	Kowtow
A tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans.	Chinese	Typhoon
A hot drink made by infusing the dried crushed leaves in boiling water	Chinese (Hokkien)	Tea
A soft white substance made from mashed soya beans, used chiefly in vegetarian cooking.	Chinese (Mandarin)	Tofu

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2 Comments

Level 59

Oct 23, 2020

Isn't the word "Typhoon" have derived from the Sanskrit word "Tufaan"?

Level 61

Oct 23, 2020

According to dictionary.com and other sources, the ultimate etymological origin of "typhoon" is the Cantonese "tai fung", meaning great wind.

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