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I'm not an authority on Tamil, but here goes:

Anaconda (snake)

Catamaran (boat)

Corundum (rock)

Coir (coconut rope)

Curry (spice)

Pariah (outcast)

Mango (fruit)

sandal wood( sandhu in Tamil)rice( arisi in Tamil )

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Yes, some English words that originated from the Tamil language include catamaran, curry, and mango. Tamil has contributed several words to the English language through trade and cultural interactions.

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