Longyi Word Search
A free Longyi word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: LONGYI, HTAMEIN, COTTON, SILK, MULBERRY, INDIGO, TURMERIC, MANDALA, CHECK, STRIPE, PLAID, THANAKA.
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Longyi 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.
- MULBERRY /ˈmʌlbəri/ · noun
- A type of fruit-bearing tree or shrub, or the fruit itself. The fruit is typically purple or red and has a sweet, slightly tart taste. Related: berry, fruit, tree, shrub.
- 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.
- MANDALA /ˈmændələ/ · noun
- A mandala is a symbolic representation of the universe, often depicted as a circular design with intricate patterns and shapes. It is used in various cultures and spiritual traditions for meditation and spiritual growth. Related: symbol, icon, design, pattern.
- CHECK /tʃɛk/ · verb, noun
- To verify or confirm the accuracy or validity of something. A written or printed document that serves as evidence of payment or a guarantee. Related: verify, confirm, validate, authenticate.
- STRIPE /strɪp/ · noun, verb
- A long, narrow piece of fabric, especially one used as a decorative element or to indicate a particular status or affiliation. To mark or decorate something with stripes. Related: band, strip, ribbon, sash.
- PLAID /pleɪd/ · noun
- A type of textile pattern, typically consisting of crossed stripes of different colors, often associated with traditional Scottish and Irish clothing. In modern usage, the term can also refer to a style of clothing or fabric featuring this pattern. Related: tartan, checkered, striped, gingham.
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