Statistics for English loanwords from Native American languages

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Language	Definition or Translation	Answer	% Correct
Inuktitut	Circular dwelling made of ice bricks	Igloo	97%
Arawakan	A tropical cyclone storm bringing high winds and precipitation - mainly used for storms in the Caribbean	Hurricane	91%
Arawakan	Group of plants, leaves are typically dried and smoked or chewed	Tobacco	85%
Arawakan	A lightweight, narrow water vessel	Canoe	82%
Arawakan	A sling made of fabric, rope, or netting suspended between two points, often trees	Hammock	82%
Inuktitut	A narrow watercraft typically propelled by double-bladed paddle	Kayak	82%
Nahuatl	Bright red fruit often used culinarily as a vegetable	Tomato	82%
Quechua	A stimulant drug obtained from the leaves of the coca plant	Cocaine	79%
Arawakan	Type of large lizard native to Central & South America	Iguana	79%
Nahuatl	A wild canine, native to North America	Coyote	74%
Tupi-Guaraní	The largest feline species in the Americas. Featured prominently in Aztec & Mayan mythology	Jaguar	74%
Halkomelem	A purported ape-like creature said to inhabit the forests of North America	Sasquatch	74%
Cariban	meaning "person", based on the Spaniards' belief that the Caribs ate human flesh	Cannibal	71%
Algonquin	Type of hickory tree and the nut from which it is derived, often used for sweet pies	Pecan	71%
Tupi-Guaraní	Large cat native to the Americas. Also called puma, mountain lion, or panther	Cougar	68%
Quechua	Dried, salted meat	Jerky	65%
Algonquin	A type of snow sled	Toboggan	53%
Tupi-Guaraní	Type of tree and the nut from which it is derived, often used as a snack nut or for butter	Cashew	47%
Choctaw	"creek river" or "swamp"	Bayou	41%
Arawakan	"framework of sticks", referring to a method of cooking meats	Barbecue	35%
Nahuatl	"bitter water", referring to a ritual drink infused with this bean	Chocolate	35%
Mapudungun	"woolen fabric" worn as an outer garment designed to keep the body warm and dry	Poncho	35%
Nahuatl	"smoked chili"	Chipotle	24%
Algonquin	"counsel", referring to a political grouping of leaders	Caucus	6%
Tupi-Guaraní	"capsicum", referring to a pepper	Cayenne	6%