Friday, May 27, 2005

Common English Words of Arabic Origin

SCIENCE AND MATH
Alchemy
Alcohol
Algebra
Algorithm
Alkaline
Almanac
Antimony
Azimuth
Chemistry
Cipher
Elixir
Sine
Soda
Zenith
Zero

Names of many stars ( Altair, Betelgeuse, Fomalhaut, Rigel, Vega, etc.)

TRADE, COMMODITIES AND MILITARY
Admiral
Amber
Arsenal
Average
Borax
Caliber
Carafe
Cotton
Gauze
Hazard
Henna
Jar Lapis
Lazuli
Magazine
Ream (of paper)
Safari
Sash
Satin
Talcum
Swahili
Zircon
Tariff

FOODS AND SPICES
Alfalfa
Apricot
Artichoke
Cafe
Candy
Caraway
Coffee
Cafe
Carob
Jasmine
Julep
Lemon
Lime
Marzipan
Orange
Saffron
Sherbet
Spinach
Sugar
Sumac
Syrup
Tamarind
Tangerine

ANIMALS
Albacore
Albatross
Camel
Gazelle
Gerbil
Giraffe
Monkey?
Tuna?

OTHER
Adobe
Alcove
Assassin
Bedouin
Check
Cork
Crimson
Genie
Ghoul
Guitar
Lilac
Lute
Mascara
Mafia
Massage
Mask
Monsoon
Mattress
Racquet
Mummy
Sofa
Scarlet
Talisman
Tambourine
Troubadour
Tabby (cat)

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