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I WONDER - Where Did The Word Monsoon Come From?
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The transcript explains the origin and evolution of the word 'monsoon'. It starts with 'Mausim', an Arabic word meaning season or weather, which is fitting for monsoons. The term likely originated in Arabic due to the impact of monsoons in Arabia. Over time, the word evolved into 'moncao' in Portuguese and eventually became 'monsoon' in the 16th century.
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