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What language does the word dollar from?

The word "dollar" comes from the Czech word "další", meaning "piece" or "part".

Here's the breakdown:

* Joachimsthaler: The dollar originated from a silver coin minted in the city of Joachimsthal (now Jáchymov) in Bohemia, Czech Republic, in the 16th century.

* Thaler: The coin was initially called a "Joachimsthaler," later shortened to "thaler."

* Dollar: The word "thaler" evolved into "dollar" in English, influenced by the Dutch word "daler" which also referred to a similar coin.

So, while the word "dollar" itself isn't directly Czech, its origin can be traced back to the Czech word "další" through the history of the coin it represents.

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