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Which Arabic word is the origin of monsoon?

The Arabic word that is the origin of "monsoon" is "mausim" (موسم).

"Mausim" means "season" in Arabic. It's likely that the Portuguese, who were active in the Indian Ocean trade, adopted the word and used it to refer to the seasonal winds in the region, which then evolved into the English word "monsoon".

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