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An armadillo is a small to medium-sized mammal known for its hard, protective shell made of bony plates covering its back, head, legs, and tail. It belongs to the family Dasypodidae and is native to Central and South America, with some species found in the southern United States.

Etymology:

From Spanish armadillo, meaning "little armored one," which comes from the Portuguese/Spanish root armado ("armed").

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Derivated from the French word "Boucanier" that derivates from the Portuguese word "Buccaneiro"

Buccaneers were pirates or privateers who were active in the Caribbean during the late seventeenth century, a period known as a “Golden Age” in the history of piracy

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The word "capybara" comes from the Tupi language of Brazil, where kapi'wara means "grass eater". Portuguese explorers adopted the term, and it later joined English with a slight spelling change.

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Definition:

A lasso is a rope with a loop at one end, designed to be thrown around a target and tightened when pulled. It's especially used by cowboys and ranchers to catch cattle or horses.

Etymology:

The word lasso comes from the Portuguese word laço, which means “knot” or “loop.” The term entered English through Spanish, but both Spanish lazo and Portuguese laço come from the Latin laqueus (noose, snare).

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The word "savanna" comes from the Taíno word "zabana" which means treeless grassland. The Taíno were an Indigenous people of the Caribbean.

Portuguese and Spanish explorers encountered this word during their travels in the Caribbean and adapted it to their own languages as “zavana” (Portuguese) and “sabana” (Spanish).

Later, French adopted the Spanish version as “savane,” and it was eventually borrowed into English in the 17th century as “savanna” or “savannah.”

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>The word "tapioca" comes from Tupi, meaning "cassava flour." In English, it refers to:

•Cassava starch, used as a thickener in recipes.

•Tapioca pudding, a dessert.

•Tapioca pearls, commonly used in drinks like bubble tea.

•It is popular in gluten-free recipes and as a thickener in dishes and desserts.

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English palaver comes from the Portuguese palavra, meaning “word, speech, talk.” The Portuguese word itself developed from the Late Latin parabola (“speech, story”). Portuguese traders took palavra to West Africa, where it came to mean “agreements and negotiations” with local peoples. English sailors then borrowed it in the early 1700s as palaver (related to parley, “conference, negotiation”).

Meaning in English

Noun: “long talk or round of talks” (parley, conference); later used in a negative sense as “useless chatter” (idle talk, chatter).

Verb (to palaver): “to talk at length or to stall by talking.”

Example

“The team got into a right palaver over the contract terms.”

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Açaí – popular berry, from Portuguese (from Tupi ïwasa’i

Açaí (pronounced ah-sah-EE) is a small, dark purple berry that grows on the açaí palm tree (Euterpe oleracea), which is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and other parts of northern South America.

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The term commando entered English in the late 18th century, borrowed from Afrikaans. Afrikaans commando means “a troop under a commander” or “a unit of militia.” This term was adopted from Dutch kommando, which in turn originated from the Portuguese word comando, meaning “command” or “group under command” .

In the context of Portuguese India, comando referred to a group of troops under an autonomous command performing special missions during battles or sieges .

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“Mango” is a fleshy, oval, yellowish-red tropical fruit that is eaten ripe or used green for pickles or chutneys.

The word “Mango” came from Portuguese “Manga” influenced by malaio.

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Yellow fruit known for its peculiar shape.

The word "Banana" comes from African Bantu languages and joined English through Portuguese during the 16th century, spread by Portuguese trade and exploration.

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It comes from the Latin term "limo", which means "slime, dirt" and was used to describe the fruit due to its light yellow color and its resemblance to slime. Over time, this word evolved into "lemon" in Portuguese, which is used to refer to the yellow or green citrus fruit, with an acidic and refreshing flavor.

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This word was incorporate into Portuguese from old Tupi (an Indigenous language once widely spoken by native peoples of Brazil) , "yaguara" which means "beast", not only referring to the jaguar hut also to any powerful hunting animal. In Portuguese, it became jaguara or onça jaguar, and the Spanish used a similar form.

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A smooth, chewy, light brown candy made by heating sugar, often with butter or cream.

Etymology:

Originated from Portuguese caramelo.

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>The word "coconut" has an interesting origin:

•It comes from the Portuguese word "coco", which literally means "head" or "skull", due to the fruit's appearance — the three "eyes" on the coconut shell resemble a face.

•The Portuguese term was adopted by the Spanish as "coco" as well.

•In English, it became "coconut", with the addition of the suffix "nut" to indicate it’s a type of nut.

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English veranda (or verandah) comes directly from the Portuguese varanda, meaning “balcony, porch, terrace.” From Portuguese it went into Hindi as barāmdā or baraṇḍā, meaning “portico, gallery,” and from there it entered colonial Indian English in the late 1600s and early 1700s.

Meaning in English

In modern English, veranda means:

a covered structure, usually with a continuous roof

open to the air, without solid walls or with railings

attached to the main front (and/or side) of a building

In other words, it is an outdoor porch or gallery that gives protection from sun and rain and extends the living space outdoors.

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Derivated from the Portuguese word "Tanque" or "Tanque de Guerra"

A Tank is a whole system of weapons used in war that can be divided in 5 main purposes on why it is used: Firepower, Shock Action, Protection, Mobility, and Information and Communication

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Possibly from an African language via Portuguese explorers

Meaning in English: A striped African wild horse.

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Traditional/Anthropological meaning:

A fetish is an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit, often used in rituals.

Psychological/Sexual meaning:

A fetish is a strong and unusual sexual fixation on an object, body part, or activity that is not typically considered sexual in nature.

From Portuguese “feitiço”, meaning charm or sorcery, which comes from Latin “facticius” (artificial or made by art).

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The term albino entered English in the late 18th century, borrowed from Spanish and Portuguese. Both languages adopted it from the Latin word albus, meaning “white” . In Portuguese, the word evolved from albo (meaning “white”) to albino, and similarly in Spanish .

Today, albino is used to describe individuals or animals with albinism, a genetic condition characterized by a lack of melanin, resulting in lighter skin, hair, and eyes. The term is widely accepted in medical and scientific contexts. However, it’s important to note that some individuals with albinism may find the term offensive due to its historical connotations. In such cases, it’s advisable to use more neutral or preferred terminology .

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A piranha is a freshwater fish native to South America, especially the Amazon River basin, known for its sharp teeth and strong jaws. While often portrayed as aggressive carnivores, most piranhas are actually omnivorous, feeding on a mix of plants, insects, and smaller animals.

Etymology: The word piranha comes from Portuguese, which borrowed it from the Tupi language—an indigenous language of Brazil. It combines pira (meaning "fish") and anha or raña (meaning "tooth"), thus meaning "toothed fish."

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A cobra is a venomous snake known for its ability to expand the skin on its neck into a hood when threatened.

The word “cobra” in English comes from the Portuguese phrase “cobra de capelo”, meaning “hooded snake”. It was shortened to just “cobra” when borrowed into English.

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"Breese" can refer to a gentle wind or a light current of air.

The word “Breese” came from Portuguese “ Brisa” influenced by Spanish.

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"Marmalade" comes from the Portuguese word "Marmelada," which originally referred to a preserve made from quince(called marmelo in Portuguese).

Marmalade is a fruit preserve made from the juice and peel of citrus fruits boiled with sugar and water. The well-known version is made from bitter orange. It is also made from lemons, limes, grapefruits, mandarins, sweet oranges, bergamots, and other citrus fruits, or a combination.

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-The word was incorporated into Portuguese from Latin and is used to refer to small winged insects, such as mosquitoes themselves, which are known for their characteristic irritating bite.

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Came from Spanish “flamenco”, influenced by Portuguese “flamengo”

Associated with “flame” due to the bird’s reddish-pink color

Modern meaning: a tall, wading bird with pink feathers, found in tropical and subtropical regions