Etymology Explorers
Are you curious about loan words - those English words that we "borrowed" from other languages? (Don't worry, we don't have to give these words back.)
Research the background behind loan words using the online etymology dictionary. Choose a word from this list below, or pick other loan words that interest you. Then create a mini-poster on an index card with your loan word, the country/language of origin, a definition, and a picture to go along with your word.
Research the background behind loan words using the online etymology dictionary. Choose a word from this list below, or pick other loan words that interest you. Then create a mini-poster on an index card with your loan word, the country/language of origin, a definition, and a picture to go along with your word.
Sample Loan Words:
placebo
loot
kudos
khaki
glitch
confetti
berserk
assassin
banana
gourmet
penguin
tycoon
alarm
muscle
night
worm
abandon
saga
gung ho
bazooka
blink
geek
futon
placebo
loot
kudos
khaki
glitch
confetti
berserk
assassin
banana
gourmet
penguin
tycoon
alarm
muscle
night
worm
abandon
saga
gung ho
bazooka
blink
geek
futon