word origins
Across
- 2. - Language spoken widely in Spain and Latin America, with Arabic and Latin influences
- 4. - Language that significantly influenced English vocabulary after the Norman Conquest
- 6. - Language closely related to English, with shared Germanic origins
- 8. - Germanic language spoken in England from the 5th to the 11th century
- 11. - Language family spoken in ancient Europe, influencing English with words like "druid" and "bard"
- 12. - Ancient Indic language that influenced many languages in South Asia
- 14. - Study of word origins and meanings
- 15. - Language with influences from Arabic, Persian, and European languages
- 17. - Hypothetical language family from which many modern languages are derived
- 19. - Language with unique writing systems and influences from Chinese and Portuguese
- 20. - Language that contributed many terms to science, philosophy, and literature
Down
- 1. - Language with a rich literary tradition and influence on Arabic and Urdu
- 3. - Language that contributed many terms in mathematics, science, and philosophy
- 5. - Language with Slavic origins, influencing languages in Eastern Europe
- 7. - Language that heavily influenced many modern languages
- 9. - Language spoken by the Vikings, influencing English with words like "sky" and "egg"
- 10. - Language that influenced music, art, and cuisine around the world
- 13. - Language family including English, German, Dutch, and others
- 16. - Language with ancient origins, significant in religious texts and modern Israel
- 18. - Most spoken language in China, influencing many East Asian languages