One of the most distinctive characteristics of English is the number of words and phrases it has borrowed ‎- and continues to borrow ‎- from other languages‎,‎ originally and most notably from Latin and French but now also from every corner of the globe‎.‎ From the frequently used veranda and futon to the less familiar quinquennium and catenaccio‎,‎ from the longstanding in vino veritas and vade mecum to the recent doosra and galactico‎,‎ this highly informative reference book provides a revealing record of that remarkable story‎.‎ With 6‎,‎000 detailed entries from aa to zut‎,‎ this dictionary is the authoritative guide to foreign words and phrases used in contemporary British and American English‎.‎ Drawn from over 40 languages‎,‎ entries provide details of the history of each word or phrase‎,‎ including language of origin‎,‎ spelling variants‎,‎ pronunciation‎,‎ and its sense and use in English‎.‎ Information is given on specific items of interest‎,‎ such as the use of daemon in Philip Pullman‎'‎s His Dark Materials trilogy‎,‎ and full‎-page feature panels provide extra information on how specific languages and cultures have influenced particular areas of English‎.‎ This new edition includes 100 new entries including sudoku‎,‎ uber‎,‎ and coitus interruptus‎,‎ plus up‎-to‎-date coverage of words that have entered the English language in the 21st Century‎,‎ including bruschetta‎,‎ pashmina‎,‎ and galactico‎.‎ Ideal for both reference and browsing‎,‎ this is a perfect book for anyone wanting to uncover the richness of modern English‎.‎