The English Language

Borrowed Words From
Basque

4 Words Listed


Basque Language Notes

Basque is a language spoken in Northern Spain and South West France. It is unrelated to any other language in the world.


WordMeaningNotes
anchovy dried fish  
bizarre beard  
Jai Alai   A European ball game.
jingo god Used in 'jingoism'.

[Borrowed Words (Bambara)] [Borrowed Words (Beja)]

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