Malong Word Search
Play a Malong word search free online. We built the 12-word list around its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: MALONG, SINAMAY, HABLON, ABACA, PINYA, INABEL, IKAT, INDIGO, NAGA, KUTING, IBON, BULAK.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Malong word list, defined
- ABACA /ˌɑːbəˈkɑː/ · noun
- A plant of the banana family native to the Philippines, cultivated for its leafstalks, which yield a strong fibre used especially for rope, cordage, and paper. The fibre itself is also called abaca, commonly known as Manila hemp. Related: Manila hemp, Manila, hemp.
- IKAT /ɪˈkæt/ · noun
- A type of textile produced using a resist dyeing technique, characterized by unique patterns and colors. Ikat is often used to describe a style or aesthetic that is similar to the textile. Related: batik, tie-dye, shibori, resist dyeing.
- 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.
- NAGA /ˈnɑːɡə/ · noun
- A naga is a mythical creature from Hindu and Buddhist mythology, often depicted as a serpent or a half-human, half-snake being. It is associated with water and is said to have supernatural powers. Related: serpent, dragon, snake.
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