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Etymology · Vulgar Latin

coda

2 English words descend from Vulgar Latin coda, most common first.

queueA line of people, vehicles or other objects, usually one to be dealt with in sequence (i.e., the one at the front end is dealt with first, the one behind is dealt with next, and so on), and which newcomers join at the opposite end (the back).
colaThe kola plant, genus Cola, famous for its nut, or one of these nuts.