Language Origins Trivia Questions
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What is a 7-letter word that comes from the Latin for 'soldier' and describes a citizen army activated during emergencies?
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militia
What English word for a dried fruit is derived from the French word that means 'plum'?
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prune
In which ancient language of India does 'mouse' mean 'thief'?
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sanskrit
From which language do the words alcohol, alfalfa, and algebra originate, where 'al' means 'the'?
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arabic
What word, derived from Latin for 'cookery', refers to the distinctive style or method of preparing food?
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cuisine
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