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    Where does the word 'shampoo' originate?

    Question #86997. Asked by crazycube. (Oct 08 07 5:35 AM)


    geniusonwheels

    		From câ[mdot]pô, a Hindi word meaning to press.

    http://www.answers.com/shampoo&r=67

    Oct 08 07, 5:45 AM
    zbeckabee

    		1762, "to massage," from Anglo-Indian shampoo, from Hindi champo, imperative of champna "to press, knead the muscles," perhaps from Skt. capayati "pounds, kneads." Meaning "wash the hair" first recorded 1860; extended 1954 to carpets, upholstery, etc. The noun meaning "soap for shampooing" first recorded 1866.


    http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=shampoo&searchmode=none

    Oct 08 07, 9:01 AM

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