From Bonbon to Cha-cha: Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases
- ISBN-10
- 0199543690
- ISBN-13
- 9780199543694
- Category
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Pages
- 411
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-10-23
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Author
- Andrew Delahunty
Description
Provides definitions and information on the origins, history, and usage of terms of foreign origin in English, including words commonly used and scientific vocabulary.
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