List of English words of Tamil origin

This is a list of English words of Tamil origin:

Catamaran- kattumaram
Cheroot- churuttu, regional suruttu
Curry - kari
Ginger - inchi vEr
Mango - maangaay, regional maangaa
Mulligatawny - miLaguthanneer, regional miLaguthanni
Pariah - parayan
Rice - arisi
Teak - thEkku

See also: Indian English, Lists of English words of international origin

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