Jordan Word Search
Jordan, as a word search. 12 words drawn from landmarks, food, sports, and cultural touchstones 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: AMMAN, PETRA, JERASH, AQABA, ZARQA, IRBID, SALT, WADIRUM, DEADSEA, BEDOUIN, DABKE, FALAFEL.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Jordan word list, defined
- AMMAN /ˈæmɑːn/ · proper noun
- Amman is the capital and largest city of Jordan, situated in the north-central part of the country on a hilly plateau. It serves as Jordan's political, cultural, and commercial center.
- SALT /sɔːlt/ · noun, verb
- A crystalline mineral, white or colourless, used as a seasoning and preservative in cooking. To add salt to something, typically to make it more interesting or to bring out a flavour. Related: sodium chloride, seasoning, flavour enhancer, preservative.
- BEDOUIN /ˈbɛduɪn/ · noun
- A member of a traditionally nomadic Arab people of the desert regions of the Middle East and North Africa, especially of Arabia. Related: nomad, desert dweller, wanderer.
- FALAFEL /fəˈlɑːfəl/ (also /fəˈlæfəl/ in US) · noun
- A Middle Eastern dish of small balls or patties made from ground chickpeas or fava beans mixed with herbs and spices, typically deep-fried and served in pita bread or as part of a mezze. Related: chickpea fritters, felafel.
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