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kiosk

Persian kushk → Turkish köşk → French kiosque → kiosk

Kiosk travelled from Persian through Turkish and French into English. A name for an open pavilion later found a new home in small street stalls and booths.

Source: Online Etymology Dictionary — Douglas Harper

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