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Can you name the language of origin for the following English loanwords?

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ExamplesLanguage of Origin
Bazaar, Caravan, Shawl
Asbestos, Gymnasium, Tyrant
Corduroy, Gourmet, Sabotage
Ginseng, Kung Fu, Typhoon
Geyser, Narwhal, Saga
Bagel, Klutz, Yenta
Guano, Llama, Puma
Breeze, Flamingo, Massage
Futon, Ninja, Tycoon
Banshee, Galore, Shanty
Haka, Kiwi, Moa
Raccoon, Tomahawk, Wigwam
Bamboo, Junk, Paddy
Boulder, Smorgasbord, Wicker
Howitzer, Polka, Robot
Fjord, Lemming, Slalom
Crowd, Flannel, Penguin
Dyke, Jeer, Yacht
Sherpa, Yak, Yeti
Boondocks, Cooties, Yo-Yo
Blitz, Lager, Waltz
Circus, Index, Quota
Bludgeon, Gull, Puffin
Clan, Glen, Plaid
ExamplesLanguage of Origin
Commando, Trek, Wildebeest
Coach, Hussar, Shako
Coral, Jubilee, Leviathan
Cheetah, Jungle, Shampoo
Chili, Coyote, Tomato
Cashew, Piranha, Tapioca
Chopsuey, Gung Ho, Wok
Boomerang, Dingo, Koala
Bistro, Mammoth, Troika
Anchovy, Bizarre, Jingo
Bravo, Maestro, Umbrella
Balaclava, Borscht, Cossack
Canoe, Hammock, Hurricane
Horde, Mazurka, Pierogi
Drip, Kidnap, Skulk
Igloo, Kayak, Mukluk
Boogie, Gorilla, Mojo
Hula, Luau, Ukulele
Caviar, Tulip, Yoghurt
Bungalow, Dinghy, Tom-Tom
Assassin, Coffee, Zero
Avatar, Dharma, Nirvana
Cash, Curry, Pariah
Armada, Lagoon, Stampede
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Created Oct 21, 2009ReportNominate
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