Multiple choice general knowledge

Identify the word originated from Tamil:

  1. Cobra

  2. Rattler

  3. Anaconda

  4. Snake
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Anaconda' originates from the Tamil word 'anaikolra' meaning 'elephant killer' or 'elephant crusher' (anaik-kolra). It was applied to the South American snake by colonial observers. Cobra (A) is from Portuguese, Rattler (B) is English, and Snake (D) has Old English origins.

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