English Words With Foreign Origin Word Search — Quick

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English Words With Foreign Origin word list, defined

RUMBA /ˈrʌmbə/ · noun, verb
A style of ballroom dance originating in Cuba, characterized by a sensual and seductive movement. To dance or move with a rumba-like style. Related: salsa, tango, waltz, foxtrot.
SHAWL /ʃɔːl/ · noun
A piece of fabric worn over the shoulders, typically for warmth or as a fashion accessory. A shawl is often larger and more decorative than a scarf. Related: scarf, wrap, cloak, mantle.
BOW /baʊ/ (to bend; also rhymes with 'cow'); /boʊ/ (front of a ship; archery weapon) · noun & verb
As a verb, to bend the head or body forward as a gesture of respect, greeting, or submission, or to bend something into a curve. As a noun, it denotes such an act of bending, a curved shape or object (as in a bow tie or archery bow), or, pronounced /boʊ/, the forward part of a ship. Related: stoop, kneel, crouch, curtsy.
GANJA /ˈɡændʒə/ · noun
Marijuana, especially the dried flowers and leaves of the female cannabis plant. Related: marijuana, cannabis, pot, weed.
NOM /nɒm/ · noun
A nom is a person who travels from place to place, often without a fixed home or job. It can also refer to a person who eats at other people's homes, often without contributing to the cost. Related: vagabond, drifter, gypsy, migrant.
CAM /kæm/ · noun
A rotating or sliding piece in a mechanical linkage, typically an egg-shaped or eccentric disc or cylinder, that converts rotary motion into reciprocating motion by pressing against a follower. The name of the river flowing through Cambridge, England. Related: eccentric, lug, lobe, tappet.
SUAVE /suːveɪv/ · adjective
Having a smooth, sophisticated, and charming manner; stylish and elegant. Suave is often used to describe someone who is confident, charismatic, and able to handle difficult situations with ease. Related: sophisticated, charming, suited, elegant.
WOK /wɒk/ · noun
A large, deep pan, typically with a rounded bottom and a long handle, used for stir-frying and other cooking techniques. Related: pan, skillet, frying pan, stir-fry pan.

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