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Raccoons are famous for their tendency to "wash" their food, but they're not washing anything at all! (lemmy.world)

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[–] k0e3@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I wouldn't be surprised if we learned it from the Germans as I don't think the little guys are native to Japan!

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[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

The Dutch and Portuguese were the most influential early foreigners, and it's "washing bear" in Dutch as well, so they would be the prime suspect.

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[–] k0e3@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

That's true. I think we use German loan words mostly for medical stuff (probably not anymore).

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