Chime
n.— «A love-in is going on between the Middle East and Asia, in particular China. The growing trade between the regions has spawned a buzz-word: Chime (China, India, Middle East). Another term, equally cheesy, is the New Silk Road, reflecting the fact that goods and services are once again flowing along the route that connected the Middle East and Asia until the 13th century.» —“On Asia: Potholes on the New Silk Road” by Sunny Tucker Euro2day Feb. 9, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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The English language has been greatly enriched by borrowings from the languages of Asia. Barely scratching the surface, we have from Japan skosh, tycoon, tsunami, origami, yen, kimono, futon, and karaoke. From Chinese comes yen, kowtow, gung ho, and...
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