How did the jungle get its name?

The term "jungle" is derived from the Sanskrit Word "jangala," which means "uncultivated land" or "wilderness." It was adopted into English during the British colonial period in India, where it referred to dense, tangled vegetation typical of tropical regions. The Word evokes images of thick foliage and diverse wildlife, characteristic of such environments. Over time, "jungle" has come to represent any wild, overgrown area, especially in tropical climates.