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What is the origin of the word "Bowery"?

  1. Irish, for river

  2. English, for marketplace

  3. Dutch, for farm

  4. Italian, for park

The correct answer is: Dutch, for farm

The correct answer is C. Dutch, for farm. The word "Bowery" comes from the Dutch word "bouwerij," which means farm. The Bowery was originally a road that led to farms and estates in the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam (now New York City). This term reflects the agricultural history of the area before it transformed into the bustling urban neighborhood it is known as today.

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