Jalabiya Word Search
This Jalabiya word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: JALABIYA, GALABIYA, COTTON, LINEN, SILK, VOILE, MUSLIN, EMBROIDERY, TIRAZ, BORDERS, STRIPES, CHECKS.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Jalabiya word list, defined
- COTTON /ˈkɒt.ən/ (UK); /ˈkɑː.t̬ən/ (US) · noun
- A soft, fluffy white fiber that surrounds the seeds of the cotton plant and is spun into thread or yarn for making textiles; also the plant itself or fabric woven from this fiber. Related: fabric, textile, cloth, thread.
- 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.
- 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.
- VOILE /vɔɪl/ · noun
- A light, loose, and airy fabric, often used in curtains or drapes. A type of sheer fabric used in clothing, particularly in evening wear. Related: cambric, chiffon, gauze, organza.
- MUSLIN /mʌslɪn/ · noun
- A lightweight, plain-woven cotton fabric, often used for making clothing, curtains, and other household items. Related: calico, cambric, cotton, gauze.
- EMBROIDERY /ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/ · noun
- The art or craft of decorating fabric with needle and thread, using stitches to form patterns or pictures; also, a piece of work so produced. Figuratively, it refers to elaborate embellishment of language or detail. Related: needlework, stitchery, needlepoint, cross-stitch.
- BORDERS /ˈbɔː.dərz/ · noun (plural); also verb (third-person singular)
- Borders are the lines or boundaries that divide one country, state, or region from another, or the edges or margins of any area, surface, or object. As a verb form, it is the third-person singular of 'to border', meaning to adjoin or lie along the edge of something. Related: boundaries, frontiers, edges, margins.
- STRIPES /strɪpz/ · noun, verb
- A series of parallel lines or stripes of different colors, used for decoration or identification. To remove or strip something, especially by pulling or tearing it off. Related: bands, lines, stripes, striations.
- CHECKS /tʃɛks/ · noun, verb
- The plural of 'check': examinations to verify correctness, patterns of squares, or written orders for payment (spelled 'cheque' in British English); as a verb form, the third-person singular or simple present of 'to check,' meaning to examine or restrain. Related: examinations, inspections, verifications, tests.
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