Daura Suruwal Word Search
Daura Suruwal, 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: DAURA, SURUWAL, COTTON, SILK, WOOL, LINEN, MUSLIN, KHADI, DHAKA, INDIGO, TURMERIC, MADDER.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Daura Suruwal word list, defined
- COTTON /ˈkɒtn̩/ · noun
- A soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows around the seeds of a cotton plant, used to make clothing and other textiles. Related: linen, silk, wool, flax.
- SILK /sɪlk/ · noun
- A smooth and luxurious fabric made from silk fibers, often used in clothing and textiles. It can also refer to a smooth and subtle quality, such as a silk voice or a silk road. Related: satin, velvet, lace, cotton.
- WOOL /wʊl/ · noun
- A soft, thick, and fibrous natural or synthetic textile fiber, or a fabric made from such fibers. Related: fleece, yarn, thread, fiber.
- LINEN /ˈlɪnɛn/ · noun
- Linen is a type of textile made from flax plants, known for its breathability, durability, and natural cooling properties. It is often used to make clothing, bedding, and tablecloths. Related: cotton, linen fabric, flax, canvas.
- MUSLIN /mʌslɪn/ · noun
- A lightweight, plain-woven cotton fabric, often used for making clothing, curtains, and other household items. Related: calico, cambric, cotton, gauze.
- INDIGO /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ/ · noun, adjective
- A deep blue colour, often associated with the plant Indigofera tinctoria, which yields a blue dye. A dark blue or violet colour, often used in art and design. Related: blue, navy, azure, sapphire.
- TURMERIC /ˈtɜːrmɛrɪk/ · noun
- A perennial plant of the ginger family, native to India and Southeast Asia, with a yellowish-brown root that is used as a spice and for medicinal purposes. Related: curcuma, Indian saffron, yellow root, curry powder.
- MADDER /ˈmædər/ · noun
- A plant of the genus Rubia, especially Rubia tinctorum, whose root yields a red or yellow dye. A reddish-brown colour. Related: red, crimson, scarlet, vermilion.
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