The English Language

Borrowed Words From
Hottentot

2 Words Listed


Hottentot Language Notes

Hottentot is a Khoisan language spoken in Southern Africa.

Words from this language are names of animals.


WordMeaningNotes
gnu   Another name for the wildebeest.
kudu   A type of antelope.

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