Etymology
From the Wolof banäna, through the Spanish and Portuguese, Mandingo, and Fulani
2006-07-06 22:46:16
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answered by ♥Hina♥ 4
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Etymology: Spanish or Portuguese; Spanish, from Portuguese, of African origin; akin to Wolof banäna banana
2006-06-30 09:46:25
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answered by Anonymous
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1597, borrowed by Sp. or Port. from a W. African word, possibly Wolof banana. The plant introduced to the New World from Africa, 1516. Banana republic is from 1935. Bananas in the slang sense of "nuts" is first recorded 1935. Top banana, second banana, etc. are 1950s, from show business slang use of banana for "comedian, especially in a burlesque show." Banana split first attested 1920.
2006-06-30 09:46:44
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answered by Caus 5
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