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