monsoon
The origin and history of monsoon.
Etymology
Borrowed through Portuguese and Dutch from an Arabic word for "season," related to a verb meaning "to mark" or "brand."
The origin and history of monsoon.
Borrowed through Portuguese and Dutch from an Arabic word for "season," related to a verb meaning "to mark" or "brand."
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