Jordan Word Search
Jordan, as a word search. 12 words drawn from landmarks, food, sports, and cultural touchstones sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: AMMAN, PETRA, JERASH, AQABA, ZARQA, IRBID, SALT, WADIRUM, DEADSEA, BEDOUIN, DABKE, FALAFEL.
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Jordan word list, defined
- AMMAN /ˈæmɑːn/ · proper noun
- Amman is the capital and largest city of Jordan, situated in the north-central part of the country on a hilly plateau. It serves as Jordan's political, cultural, and commercial center.
- SALT /sɔːlt/ · noun, verb
- Salt is the common chemical compound sodium chloride, used chiefly to season food and preserve it. By extension, the word refers to any of various mineral salts and, figuratively, to wit, vitality, or a salty emotional quality. Related: seasoning, saltiness, brine, sodium chloride.
- BEDOUIN /ˈbɛduɪn/ · noun
- A member of a traditionally nomadic Arab people of the desert regions of the Middle East and North Africa, especially of Arabia. Related: nomad, desert dweller, wanderer.
- FALAFEL /fəˈlɑːfəl/ (also /fəˈlæfəl/ in US) · noun
- A Middle Eastern dish of small balls or patties made from ground chickpeas or fava beans mixed with herbs and spices, typically deep-fried and served in pita bread or as part of a mezze. Related: chickpea fritters, felafel.
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