Chullo Word Search
Chullo, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for 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: CHULLO, ALPACA, LLAMA, VICUNA, MERINO, EARFLAP, POMPON, TASSEL, CROWN, BRIM, BAND, WEAVE.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Chullo word list, defined
- ALPACA /ælˈpɑːkə/ · noun
- A domesticated South American mammal of the camel family, kept primarily for its soft, woolly fleece. Also, the fine, lightweight wool-like fabric made from its hair. Related: vicuña, guanaco, llama.
- LLAMA /ˈlɑːmə/ · noun
- A South American camelid, often domesticated, known for its distinctive appearance and soft wool. Llamas are closely related to alpacas and camels. Related: alpaca, guanaco, vicuña, camel.
- VICUNA /vɪˈkuːnə/ · noun
- A South American camelid, the wild ancestor of the alpaca and llama, valued for its soft wool. Vicuñas are found in the Andes mountains and are protected by law. Related: alpaca, llama, guanaco, camelid.
- MERINO /ˈmɛrɪnoʊ/ · noun
- A type of sheep that produces wool, or the wool itself. Merino wool is known for its softness and warmth. Related: wool, fleece, yarn, fabric.
- EARFLAP /ˈɪərflæp/ (British), /ˈɪrflæp/ (US) · noun
- A earflap is one of two pieces of material, usually cloth, fur, or wool, attached to a hat or cap and designed to hang over the ears to keep them warm. Related: earlap, flap.
- POMPON /pɒmpɒn/ · noun
- A small ball of fabric or other material, typically used as a decoration, especially on a hat or a Christmas tree. A tuft of feathers or other material used as a decoration, especially on a hat or a piece of clothing. Related: ball, tuft, plume, ornament.
- TASSEL /tæsəl/ · noun
- A decorative ornament, typically a long, thin piece of material, such as silk or wool, attached to a cord or string, often used to adorn a hat, a garment, or a ceremonial object. A long, thin piece of material, such as a strip of fabric or a thread, used to fasten or decorate something. Related: ornament, decoration, trim, fringe.
- CROWN /kraʊn/ · noun, verb
- A crown is an ornamental headpiece worn by monarchs as a symbol of sovereignty, or, more broadly, the power and authority of a ruler. It also refers to the topmost part of something, such as the visible part of a tooth or the leafy top of a tree. Related: diadem, tiara, coronet, circlet.
- BRIM /brɪm/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, the brim is the projecting edge or rim of a container such as a cup or bowl, or the stiff lower part of a hat that extends outward around its base. As a verb, to brim is to be full to the point of overflowing, especially with liquid or emotion. Related: rim, edge, lip, border.
- BAND /bænd/ · noun
- A band is a flat strip of material used to fasten, bind, or encircle something; it also denotes a group of people who act, play music, or live together. Related: group, ensemble, orchestra, strip.
- WEAVE /wɛv/ · verb, noun
- To interlace or twist threads, yarns, or strands together, typically to make a fabric. A fabric made by interlacing threads or yarns. Related: interlace, twist, entwine, plait.
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