Everyone says English is made up of Latin and French but that’s only half the story. Some of the most common words we use today actually come from Persian. Here are seven Persian words that quietly made their way into English — from ancient gardens to modern algorithms. Which one surprised you the most? #persian #language #urdu #hindi #indian #turkish #english #greek #language #latin #algorithm #tulip #chess #checkmate #assassin #magazine #paradise #caravan #etymology #history #ancienthistory #persianempire #avestan #pahlavi #afghanistan #literature #read #books #uzbekistan #ismaili #india