Multiple choice general knowledge

From which language is word Carnival picked?

  1. Greek

  2. French

  3. Latin

  4. Spanish
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Explanation

The word 'Carnival' comes from Latin 'carne vale' meaning 'farewell to meat' or 'farewell to flesh,' referring to the abstention from meat during Lent. While the term entered English via French (Mardi Gras) and Italian (Carnevale), its etymological root is Latin. The celebration predates its adoption into Romance languages.

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