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A borrowed word which has been made to resemble English?

This sounds like you're describing a loanword that has undergone anglicization. Here's how that works:

* Loanword: A word borrowed from another language.

* Anglicization: The process of making a foreign word conform to English pronunciation, spelling, and grammar rules.

Examples of Anglicized Loanwords:

* "Sushi" from Japanese (originally "鮨")

* "Bistro" from French ("bistrot")

* "Pizza" from Italian ("pizza")

* "Ketchup" from Hokkien Chinese ("kê-tsiap")

* "Kindergarten" from German ("Kindergarten")

These words are all borrowed from other languages but have been adapted to fit within the English language system. The process can involve changes to pronunciation, spelling, or even meaning.

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