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English words that come from Native American languages
You've probably used many of these words
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Most people are aware that many common geographical names found throughout the USA and Canada have been borrowed from various Native American languages. But these are not the only examples of linguistic borrowings taken from the indigenous vocabulary. From avocado and skunk to hammock, Native American languages have given English speakers a wonderful dictionary of words frequently used today.
Check out this gallery for some commonly used words in English, which were coined by indigenous peoples across the Americas.
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