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Word monsoon has originated from the Arabic wod mausim which means weather

I presume wod means word... sheesh

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Is monsoon a compound word?

No, monsoon is not a compound word.


Which Arabic word is the origin of the word monsoon?

The word "monsoon" comes from the Arabic word "mausim," meaning "season." This term was later adopted by Portuguese sailors to describe the seasonal wind patterns in the Indian Ocean.


Is monsoon a compound?

No, monsoon is not a compound word.


Does monsoon have a dutch origin?

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What is the etymology of the word 'monsoon'?

The word Monsoon has been derived from the arabic word mawsim meaning 'season'.


How do you say monsoon in German?

The German word for monsoon is Monsun


What is an example of a sentence using the word monsoon?

I want to have the irrigation system upgraded before the monsoon season arrives.


How many syllables in the word monsoon?

Monsoon has two syllables. Mon-soon


Is there a movie with the word monsoon in it?

http://www.imdb.com/find?s=all&q=monsoon


What is french word for monsoon?

Mousson! :)


Where did the word monsoon originate?

Iran (Persia)


Where did the word monsoon come from?

iran (persia)