12 Native American words that you use daily without even knowing it

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Deep roots 12 Native American words that you use daily without even knowing it 3 min. English is a very welcoming language in the sense that it incorporates terms from many other languages from all over the world. And, as it couldn’t be otherwise, Native American languages have lent many of their words and terms to English speakers. Some traveled through Spanish or French before settling into English, and others arrived directly through early contact and trade, helping shape the way we speak today. Did you know about these 11 terms? Read full article

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