Dragon Boat Festival Word Search
Dragon Boat Festival, as a word search. 12 words drawn from what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it 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: ZONGZI, DRAGON, BOAT, RACE, REALGAR, CALAMUS, MOXA, SACHET, QUYUAN, WUXING, YELLOW, SCARLET.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Dragon Boat Festival word list, defined
- DRAGON /ˈdræɡən/ · noun
- A mythical monster resembling a giant reptile, typically winged, fire-breathing, and fearsome; in European tradition it is usually malevolent, while in East Asian traditions it is often a benevolent symbol of power and good fortune. Also used figuratively for a fierce, intimidating, or dangerous person. Related: wyvern, serpent, monster, behemoth.
- BOAT /boʊt/ · noun (also verb)
- A boat is a small to mid-sized vessel that travels on water, typically one propelled by oars, sail, or an engine and small enough to be carried on a larger ship. As a verb, it means to travel in or transport by such a vessel. Related: vessel, craft, ship, yacht.
- RACE /rɑːs/ · noun, verb
- A competition in which people or animals are judged on their speed, strength, or agility. To move quickly, often in a competitive manner. Related: contest, competition, tournament, marathon.
- REALGAR /rɪˈɡɑːr/ · noun
- A bright red to orange-red arsenic sulfide mineral, As4S4, often occurring in a crystalline form. It is highly toxic and has been used historically as an ore of arsenic. Related: arsenic sulfide, orpiment, arsenic, sulfide.
- CALAMUS /ˈkæl.ə.məs/ · noun
- The sweet flag (Acorus calamus), an aromatic marsh plant with sword-shaped leaves and a fragrant rhizome used in perfumery, traditional medicine, and flavouring. The word also denotes the hollow shaft of a feather, historically used as a pen, or a reed used more generally as a writing instrument. Related: sweet flag, myrtle flag, flagroot, reed.
- MOXA /mɒksə/ · noun
- A small piece of dried and processed mugwort (Artemisia princeps or Artemisia argyi) used in traditional Chinese medicine, particularly in moxibustion. Related: mugwort, Artemisia.
- SACHET /sæˈʃeɪ/ · noun
- A small bag or packet, typically of perfume or potpourri, sealed and often tied with a ribbon. A small quantity of something, especially a medicine or a spice. Related: packet, bag, pouch, container.
- YELLOW /ˈjɛloʊ/ · adjective
- A bright, vivid color, like the color of gold or the sun. It is a color that is often associated with happiness and sunshine. Related: golden, amber, saffron, ochre.
- SCARLET /ˈskɑːrət/ · adjective
- A bright red color. A deep red color, especially one that is rich and vivid. Related: red, crimson, ruby, cerise.
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