Qat, or khat, is a flowering plant that grows in the Middle East and Africa. Qat leaves are chewed as a stimulating drug similar in effect to a strong cup of coffee, and consumption of it is illegal in some countries.
Qi
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Language of origin: Mandarin
In Qi, pronounced "chee," is defined as "the circulating life force whose existence and properties are the basis of much Chinese philosophy and medicine."
Qintar
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Language of origin: Albanian
A qintar is a monetary unit of Albania. It used to be a subdivision of the Albanian lek, similar to a cents in the United States, but it is no longer circulated.
Qiviut
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Language of origin: Inuit
Qiviut is the wool of the undercoat of the musk ox, and is commonly used to make sweaters and scarves.
Qwerty refers to the standard layout for computer keyboards used in English-speaking countries. It's not hard to see how the keyboard got its name — it's taken from the first six letters on the top row of the keyboard. Odds are you're probably staring at a qwerty keyboard right now.
Sheqel
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Language of origin: Hebrew
A sheqel or shekel is the basic monetary unit of Israel. It came into English thanks to the Hebrew Bible, and originally referred to a unit of weight.
Suq
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Language of origin: Arabic
A suq or souk is a bazaar, or a marketplace found throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
Tranq
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Language of origin: English
A tranq is an informal word for tranquilizer, a drug used to reduce anxiety and tension. Also spelled trank, it's been used in English since at least 1967, according to Merriam-Webster.
Umiaq
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Language of origin: Inuit
An umiaq or umiak is an open boat made of a wooden frame and covered with hide. It's used mainly by indigenous people in the Arctic, including Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Siberia.