Did you know that 'caiman' is actually Carrib?

'Caiman' is a word borrowed from Carrib 'cayman'. The word entered the English language some time around 1577.

caiman [noun] [1577]

Any of several Central and South American crocodilians (genera Caiman, Melanosuchus, and ) similar to alligators
Meaning: any of several Central and South American crocodilians (genera Caiman; Melanosuchus; and Paleosuchus ) similar to alligators.

Etymology: Spanish caiman; probably from Carib cayman.

Topics: Animals:Reptiles.

Origin: From Spanish to Carib to English.

note: A Central and South American crocodilian similar to an alligator from Spanish caiman probably from a Carib word cayman.

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Did you know that 'yucca' is actually Carrib?

'Yucca' is a word borrowed from Carrib 'yuca'. The word entered the English language some time around 1664.

yucca [noun] [1664]

• any of a genus (Yucca) of sometimes arborescent plants of the agave family that occur in warm regions chiefly of west...
• cassava

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note: A wooden framed hut raised on piles and covered with branches leaves or rushes. Sometimes has an open structure.
Etymology: New Latin, from Spanish 'yuca' of unknown origin

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Do you speak a little Carrib when you say 'ajoupa'?

'Ajoupa' is a word borrowed from Carrib 'ajouppa'.

ajoupa

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note: A wooden framed hut raised on piles and covered with branches leaves or rushes. Sometimes has an open structure.
Etymology: -

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