Is 'tulip' English, or is it actually Turkish?

'Tulip' is a word borrowed from Turkish 'tulipe'. The word entered the English language some time around 1578.

tulip [noun] [1578]

• any of a genus (Tulipa) of Eurasian bulbous herbs of the lily family that have linear or broadly lanceolate leaves an...
• the flower or bulb of a tulip

Meaning: any of a genus ( Tulipa ) of Eurasian bulbous herbs of the lily family that have linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and are widely grown for their showy flowers; the flower or bulb of a tulip.

Etymology: New Latin tulipa; from Turkish tulbent turban turban.

Topics: Clothing:Headwear.

Origin: From Turkish to French to English.

note: Via French 'tulipe' derived from the Turkish tülbend which means turban. Ultimately traces back to the Persian dulband. The flower was named for its resemblance to the folds of a turban when it is in bloom.

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When you hear 'odalisque' are you hearing English or Turkish?

'Odalisque' is a word borrowed from Turkish 'oda-lisk'. The word entered the English language some time around 1681.

odalisque [noun] [circa 1681]

• a female slave
• a concubine in a harem

Meaning: a female slave; a concubine in a harem.

Etymology: French; from Turkish odalk; from oda room.

Topics: Society:Culture.

Origin: From French to Turkish to English.

note: Late 17th century: from French from Turkish odalik from oda chamber + lik function.

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The word 'janissary' is originally from Turkish 'yeniçeri'

'Janissary' is a word borrowed from Turkish 'yeniçeri'. The word entered the English language some time around 1529.

janissary [noun] [1529]

• a soldier of an elite corps of Turkish troops organized in the 14th century and abolished in 1826
• a member of a group of loyal or subservient troops, officials, or supporters

Meaning: a soldier of an elite corps of Turkish troops organized in the 14th century and abolished in 1826; a member of a group of loyal or subservient troops; officials; or supporters.

Etymology: Italian gianizzero; from Turkish yeniceri; from yeni new + ceri soldier.

Topics: Military:Warfare.

Origin: From Turkish to English.

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How the Persian language influenced English with the word 'divan'

'Divan' is a word borrowed from Persian 'divan'. The word entered the English language some time around 1586.

divan [noun] [1586]

• the privy council of the Ottoman Empire
• council
• a council chamber
• a large couch usually without back or arms often designed for use as a bed

Meaning: the privy council of the Ottoman Empire; council; a council chamber.

Etymology: Turkish; from Persian divan account book.

Topics: Household:Furniture.

Origin: From Turkish to Persian to English.

note: Derived from Turkish divan originating in Persian dēvān (bundle of written sheets/small book/collection of poems/archive). It historically passed through meanings of book of accounts customs house council chamber and finally to long cushioned seat (sofa) because such seats were found in council chambers.

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When you say 'chibouk' are you speaking Turkish?

'Chibouk' is a word borrowed from Turkish 'çubuk'. The word entered the English language some time around 1811.

chibouk [noun] [1811]

A long-stemmed Turkish tobacco pipe with a clay bowl

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Etymology: French 'chibouque' from Turkish 'çubuk'

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The word 'pasha' is originally from Turkish 'paça'

'Pasha' is a word borrowed from Turkish 'paça'. The word entered the English language some time around 1646.

pasha [noun] [1646]

A man of high rank or office (as in Turkey or northern Africa)

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note: Via Turkish paşa from Pahlavi pati ‘lord’ + šāh ‘shah’.
Etymology: Turkish 'paşa'

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The word 'taraban' is originally from Turkish 'daraban'

'Taraban' is a word borrowed from Turkish 'daraban'.

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note: The taraban (Turkish: daraban; Ukrainian: тарабан) is a percussive drum-like folk instrument of Turkish origin which was once used in Ukraine and to a lesser extent in Poland.
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The word 'shabrack' is originally from Turkish 'çaprak'

'Shabrack' is a word borrowed from Turkish 'çaprak'.

shabrack

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note: A cavalry saddlecloth used in European armies. Early 19th century from German Schabracke of east European origin; compare with Russian shabrak.
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Did you know that 'seraglio' is actually Turkish?

'Seraglio' is a word borrowed from Turkish 'sarāy'. The word entered the English language some time around 1581.

seraglio [noun] [1581]

• harem
• a palace of a sultan

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note: Via Turkish from Persian sarāy (see serai).
Etymology: Italian 'serraglio' modification of Turkish 'saray' palace

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When you say 'yoghurt' are you speaking Turkish?

'Yoghurt' is a word borrowed from Turkish 'yoǧurt'. The word entered the English language some time around 1625.

yoghurt [noun] [1625]

A fermented slightly acid often flavored semisolid food made of milk and milk solids to which cultures of two bacteria ...

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Etymology: Turkish 'yoğurt'

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When you say 'angora' are you speaking Turkish?

'Angora' is a word borrowed from Turkish 'Angora'. The word entered the English language some time around 1819.

angora [noun] [1819]

• any of a breed of cats having a long graceful body and silky medium-length hair with no undercoat
• a long-haired domestic cat

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Etymology: (Ankara), Turkey

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The word 'bulgar' is originally from Turkish 'bulgur'

'Bulgar' is a word borrowed from Turkish 'bulgur'. The word entered the English language some time around the 14th century.

bulgar [noun] [14th century]

Bulgarian

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note: A cereal food made from whole wheat partially boiled then dried - eaten especially in Turkey.
Etymology: Middle English 'Bulgare' from Medieval Latin 'Bulgarus'

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Turkish 'kahveh' in the English language

'Coffee' is a word borrowed from Turkish 'kahveh'. The word entered the English language some time around 1598.

coffee [noun] [1598]

• a beverage made by percolation, infusion, or decoction from the roasted and ground seeds of a coffee plant
• any of several Old World tropical plants (genus Coffea and especially C. arabica and ) of the madder family that are wi...
• coffee seeds especially roasted and often ground
• a dehydrated product made from brewed coffee

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Etymology: Italian & Turkish; Italian 'caffè' from Turkish 'kahve' from Arabic 'qahwa'

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