Etymology of English words came from Arabic language

Following are the well known and frequently used English words came from Arabic language. English words with their etymology (the study of the history of words).

Admiral from Arabic language word ameer-ul-behar امیرالبحر means head of the ocean.

Cable from Arabic language word habal حبل means rope.

Earth from Arabic language word ard ارض means land.

Magazine from Arabic language word makhzan مخزن means content enriched treasure

Saffron from Arabic language word zafran زعفران.

Traffic from Arabic language word tafreeq تفریق means negation.

Typhoon from Arabic language word tofan طوفان.

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