Language and Etymology Trivia Questions
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From which city's name does the term 'Damascene,' known for ornamental work with wavy patterns, originate?
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damascus
What does the word 'nguba' mean to Kimbundu speakers, from which the term 'goober' is derived?
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peanut
What 10-letter word, derived from Greek, is another term for a pharmacist?
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apothecary
What word, derived from the Greek meaning 'to sell alone', refers to the exclusive control over the supply or trade of a product?
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monopoly
What is the term for a basin used to hold baptismal water, derived from the Latin word meaning 'fountain'?
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font
What term, derived from a Latin word meaning 'nephew,' describes the practice of giving important jobs to relatives?
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nepotism
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