panda
The origin and history of panda.
Etymology
Borrowed into English in the 19th century, likely via French from a Nepali or related Himalayan word originally used for the red panda, later extended to the more famous giant panda.
The origin and history of panda.
Borrowed into English in the 19th century, likely via French from a Nepali or related Himalayan word originally used for the red panda, later extended to the more famous giant panda.