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English word not of African roots or origin-banjo drum voodoo gumbo?

The word that is not of African roots or origin is drum.

Here's why:

* Banjo: This word comes from the Bantu language, specifically the Kikongo word "mbanza."

* Voodoo: This word originates from the West African Dahomey (now Benin) word "vodun."

* Gumbo: This word is derived from the West African word "ngombo" or "kigombo," which refers to a type of okra.

* Drum: This word has its roots in Old English, deriving from the Proto-Germanic word "trumma," which means "drum."

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