These are some of the oldest borrowed words in English.
| Word | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| alabaster | ||
| ammonia | camel dung | Burning camel dung produces ammonia. |
| barge | Cargo boats used on the Nile. | |
| bark | ||
| ebony | A dark wood from Africa. | |
| gum | ||
| ibis | A bird with a curved beak. | |
| ivory | From elephant tusks. | |
| mummy | asphalt | Asphalt was used in embalming. |
| oasis | dwelling area | |
| paper | papyrus | |
| Pharoah | big house | Egyptian king. |
| sack |
