Do you speak a little Persian when you say 'kiosk'?

'Kiosk' is a word borrowed from Persian 'kūshk'. The word entered the English language some time around 1625.

kiosk [noun] [1625]

• an open summerhouse or pavilion
• a small structure with one or more open sides that is used to vend merchandise (as newspapers) or services (as film dev...
• a small stand-alone device providing information and services on a computer screen

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Etymology: Turkish 'köşk' from Persian 'kūshk' portico

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