Tycoon - The word "tycoon" originated from the Japanese word "taikun," meaning "great lord" or "shogun." It was borrowed into English in the mid-19th century to refer to powerful and influential business magnates or industrialists. 2. Barbecue - The word "barbecue" is believed to have originated from the Taino word "barbacoa," which referred to a wooden structure used for roasting meat. It was later adopted into Spanish as "barbacoa" and eventually made its way into English as "barbecue." 3. Zero - The word "zero" has its roots in the Arabic numeral system, where it was represented by the Arabic numeral (sifr). It was adopted by European mathematicians in the Middle Ages and entered the English language as "zero." 4. Tulip - The word "tulip" originated from the Turkish word "tülbent," which means "muslin" or "gauze." This was because the petals of some tulip varieties resemble the delicacy and translucence of fine muslin fabric. The word "tülbent" was borrowed into Western European languages and eventually became "tulip." 5. Veranda - The word "veranda" comes from the Hindi word "varanda" or the Portuguese word "varanda," both of which mean a covered, open porch or balcony. It was first used in English in the mid-18th century to describe a roofed platform attached to a house. 6. Ski - The word "ski" originated from Old Norse, specifically from the Old Norse word "skíð," which means "a split piece of wood" or "a ski." It was borrowed into English in the late 19th century to refer to the long, narrow, and flat equipment used for gliding on snow. 7. Logo - The word "logo" is a shortening of the Greek word "logos," which means "word" or "reason." In modern usage, it refers to a distinctive emblem or symbol representing a company, brand, or organization. 8. Robot - The word "robot" was first used in the 1920s by the Czech playwright Karel Čapek in his play "R.U.R." The word was derived from the Czech word "robota," which means "forced labor" or "servitude." It came to be associated with humanoid machines capable of performing tasks without human intervention. 9. Trek - The word "trek" comes from the Afrikaans word "trekken," which means "to travel" or "to migrate." It was first used in English during the 19th century to describe the journey or migration of Boers (Dutch settlers) across South Africa. Today, it is commonly used to refer to a long and arduous journey or expedition. 10. Bandicoot - The word "bandicoot" originates from the Telugu word "pandikokku," which means "pig-rat." It was first recorded in English during the early 18th century to describe a type of small, rat-like marsupial found in Australia and Southeast Asia.