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1. This word, borrowed from the French, appeared in our language not long after a new form of transportation associated with it was introduced to the world. What is that word?
2. This pesky and dangerous creature was introduced into the English language from the Spanish. Can you work it out?
3. The English really utilise this introduced Italian word we use during rainy weather. Do you know it?
4. Nice to have as a salad on hot sunny days; this Dutch word ate its way into the English language in the late 18th century. Do you know what it is?
5. Though this word is associated with France today, early forms of it were part of the German language for centuries. Can you work it out, Fifi?
6. The Scandinavian languages gave us this word, which is associated with a very popular winter sport. What is it?
7. Cheers, comrade. Which of the following words comes to us from the Russian language?
8. This decorative item for the ladies comes to us from the Hindi language. Do you know what it is?
9. You can thank the Arabic language for the origin of a travelling home many people use to go on holidays today. Can you name it?
10. The Taino people of the Caribbean gave us this word for a very ferocious attack by meteorological forces. Do you know what it is?
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