Poncho Word Search
Free Poncho word search. We picked 12 themed words — its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: ALPACA, LLAMA, VICUNA, COTTON, WOOL, INDIGO, COCHINEAL, NATURAL, TURMERIC, ANNATTO, ZIGZAG, DIAMOND.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Poncho word list, defined
- ALPACA /ˈælpəkə/ · noun
- A domesticated mammal native to South America, related to llamas and vicuñas, having a soft woolly coat and a long neck. Related: llama, vicuña, guanaco, cuy.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- COCHINEAL /kɒtʃiːˈnɑːl/ · noun
- A bright red or pink dye obtained from the cochineal insect, used in food, cosmetics, and textiles. A pigment derived from the cochineal insect. Related: crimson, scarlet, ruby, cerise.
- NATURAL /nætʃrəl/ · adjective
- Existing in or caused by nature; not made or constructed by humans. Characteristic of or relating to the natural world. Related: innate, instinctive, spontaneous, unforced.
- 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.
- ANNATTO /əˈnɑːtoʊ/ · noun
- Annatto is a plant-based food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree, used to give a yellow or orange color to foods, cosmetics, and textiles. It is also used as a spice. Related: achiote, urucum, bija, coloring.
- ZIGZAG /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/ · noun, verb
- A zigzag is a path or course that zigzags, or a zigzag pattern. To zigzag is to move or go in a zigzag course. Related: zigzagging, winding, twisting, meandering.
- DIAMOND /ˈdaɪəmənd/ · noun
- A precious stone, typically colorless and crystalline in structure, composed of pure carbon. A four-sided crystal with a pointed end and a flat base. Related: gemstone, precious stone, crystal, jewel.
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