USHA

or U.S.H.A.

United States Housing Authority.

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DISCOVER THE INFLUENCE OF PORTUGUESE ON ENGLISH VIA THIS QUIZ!

We’ve gathered some interesting words donated to English from Portuguese … as well as some that just don’t translate at all. Do you know what they mean?

Question 1 of 11

Which of the following animal names traces its immediate origin to Portuguese?

owl

crow

piranha

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Words nearby USHA

username, user's fee, use tax, use up, U.S.G.A., USHA, ushabti, Ushant, U-shaped, U-shaped valley, Ushas

Example sentences from the Web for USHA

One decision of Usha seems to have been directed against Gamaliel's severe employment of the interdict.
History of the Jews, Vol. II (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
Parvati has also gone to Kailas, after announcing to Usha that she will shortly behold her lover.
Tales from the Hindu Dramatists|R. N. Dutta
The other members of the council thanked the inhabitants of Usha for the hospitality displayed towards them.
History of the Jews, Vol. II (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
Many came at the invitation, and the inhabitants of Usha endeavored to provide the guests with all that they required.
History of the Jews, Vol. II (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz

It is probable that Mer repaired to the Synhedrion of Usha when important questions were under discussion.
History of the Jews, Vol. II (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz

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