Did you know that 'canoe' is actually Spanish?

'Canoe' is a word borrowed from Spanish 'canoa'. The word entered the English language some time around 1555.

canoe [noun] [1555]

A light narrow boat with both ends sharp that is usually propelled by paddling

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Etymology: French, from New Latin 'canoa' from Spanish, from Arawakan, of Cariban origin; akin to Carib 'kana:wa' canoe

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