* Hurricane: This word comes from the Taíno word "huracán," which was used to refer to a violent storm god.
* Canoe: This word comes from the Taíno word "canoa," which referred to their carved wooden boats.
The Taíno were a group of indigenous people who lived in the Caribbean islands before the arrival of Europeans. Their language and culture have had a lasting impact on the region, and these two words are just a few examples of their contribution.