Words from Asian Languages

Vera Q. (United States of America)
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  1. dugong
    sirenian tusked mammal found from eastern Africa to Australia; the flat tail is bilobate
  2. seersucker
    a light puckered fabric that is usually striped
  3. nirvana
    the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation
  4. juggernaut
    a massive inexorable force
  5. rupee
    the basic unit of money in India; equal to 100 paise
  6. typhoon
    a tropical cyclone in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
  7. dungaree
    a coarse durable cotton fabric used to make jeans
  8. chutney
    a spicy relish usually made with fruit, vinegar, and spices
  9. pundit
    an expert who publicly gives opinions via mass media
  10. guru
    a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher
  11. jungle
    an impenetrable equatorial forest
  12. bangle
    jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
  13. pangolin
    a toothless mammal with horny scales and a long snout
  14. mongoose
    agile grizzled Old World viverrine
  15. bamboo
    woody tropical grass having hollow woody stems
  16. bungalow
    a small house with a single story
  17. karma
    effects of one's actions that determine his or her destiny
  18. raj
    British dominion over India (1757-1947)
  19. loot
    goods or money obtained illegally
  20. cushy
    not burdensome or demanding
  21. oolong
    Chinese tea leaves that have been partially fermented before being dried
  22. cummerbund
    a broad pleated sash worn at the waist with a tuxedo
  23. mahatma
    (Hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage
  24. shampoo
    cleansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for washing the hair
  25. jackal
    Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog
  26. gunnysack
    a bag made of burlap
  27. jute
    a plant fiber used in making rope or sacks
  28. Kama
    Hindu god of love and erotic desire; opposite of Mara
  29. chintz
    a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
  30. gymkhana
    a meet at which riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes
  31. batik
    a dyed fabric
  32. mahout
    the driver and keeper of an elephant
  33. raita
    an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices
  34. gingham
    a woven cotton fabric, typically with a checked pattern
  35. asana
    a posture or manner of sitting, especially during yoga
  36. Buddha
    founder of Buddhism; worshipped as a god (c 563-483 BC)
  37. lahar
    an avalanche of volcanic water and mud down the slopes of a volcano
Created on Tue Feb 01 18:09:07 EST 2011 (updated Tue Feb 01 18:18:34 EST 2011)

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