More Words of Indian Origin

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1. This fruit, most often associated with India, comes from the Tamil and Malayalan words for this fruit. It was first adopted into Portuguese, and from there entered the English language in the form we know it today. Which fruit? Jackfruit Banana Mango Apple

2. We know that 'guru' comes from Sanksrit for teacher or wise man. Which Sanskrit word which means learned man or scholar, is also used in English to describe one who is an expert or a scholar in one's particular field? pundit ace maven genius

3. This word, which has been borrowed from Hindi, means to pillage goods during a period of war or just plain robbery. Which word? Answer: (4 letters)

4. Another interesting Sanskrit word, which became infamous in the last century, refers to a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Hinduism. Which word? crescent yin-yang swastika fleur-de-lis

5. One of the most recent entrants into the Oxford Dictionary, this word is the Hindi word for devotional songs, sung at prayer meetings and festivals? bhajan bhakti bhagwan bhang

6. The word, "bandana", comes from the Hindi word for what? kerchief cover head head to tie

7. This sweet word gets its name from the Sanskrit word for the same product. Which word? Answer: (...and spice (5 letters))

8. The disputed state of Kashmir in North India, also lends its name to a type of wool. True False

9. The word cheroot, referring to a cigar made with a cheaper tobacco, which comes from the French word Cheroute, but actually originates from a word in which South Indian language? Tamil Kannada Malayalam Telugu

10. Which country's name also comes from the Sanskrit word meaning "Land of the Lion"? Sri Lanka Malaysia Bhutan Singapore