Oxford English Dictionary

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The dictionary records over 100 words derived ultimately from the Greek suffix -cracy, meaning 'power' or 'rule'

The OED is updated four times a year, with the next update is due in December

Many of the words describe food and relationships, such as 'anna' (elder brother), 'abba' (father), 'gulab jamun', 'mirch masala', 'keema', 'funda' and 'chamcha'.