The term is used to refer to information barriers. This may be between different divisions of the same company such as the separation of the investment banking and regular banking teams of a finance company required by regulatory law. The term may have been derived from the Great Wall of China which was used as much for protection from invaders as to maintain the insularity of the kingdom within.
2. Dutch
Answer: Treat
This is another disparaging term involving the Dutch, others being Dutch courage and Dutch bargain. A Dutch treat indicates that each person pays for their share of the food eaten and is thus no treat at all, in the usual sense of the word.
3. Indian
Answer: Ocean
The Indian Ocean is one of the five major oceans that cover the earth. It stretches from the shores of India, after which is has been named, to the continent of Australia in the south. It also borders the eastern coast of Africa.
4. Spanish
Answer: Armada
The Spanish Armada was a name given to a fleet of over 100 ships sent by Spain to invade England and put an end to the rule of Queen Elizabeth I.
5. Belgian
Answer: Congo
Belgian Congo was a colony of Belgium located in Central Africa. The territory was in existence from 1908, when it was first colonized by Belgium until 1960, when it declared its independence. It is now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo.
6. French
Answer: Fries
French fries are strips of potatoes which are fried and then eaten with ketchup or other condiments. In Canada, they are often eaten with a cheesy gravy called poutine.
7. Portuguese
Answer: Man-of-war
The Portuguese man-of-war is commonly mistaken for a jellyfish. It is however made up of separate polyps and derives its name from its resemblance to the warships of old.
8. Irish
Answer: Coffee
Unlike what the name suggests, Irish Coffee is actually an alcoholic drink. It consists of hot coffee with a shot of whiskey along with sugar and whipped cream.
9. Norwegian
Answer: Wood
"Norwegian Wood" is a song recorded by the British band, The Beatles. It was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and formed part of the album named "Rubber Soul". The title was later also used by Japanese author Haruki Murakami for one of his novels.
10. Brazilian
Answer: Nut
The Brazilian nut belongs to the same botanical family as blueberries and cranberries. It is native to Brazil and other parts of South America.
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