Here's a breakdown of the word's journey:
* Sanskrit: "champi" - meaning "to massage"
* Hindi: "champu" - meaning "to massage" or "massage oil"
* English: "shampoo" - meaning a product used to cleanse the hair and scalp
The word "shampoo" was first introduced into English in the 18th century by British travelers who encountered the practice of using oil and massage for hair cleaning in India.