英语词汇hammock的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	hammock
词源	hammock. Columbus is said to have been introduced to the hammock by American Indians, who also gave him its name, hamaca, from the Taino language. The suspended bed, usually made of canvas, was in turn introduced to Europeans by the great explorer. It has long been used by sailors in naval vessels.
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