CrosswordPuzzle's definitions

Dokdo

A group of small islets in the East Sea. Although claimed by both Korea and Japan the Dokdo islets are currently administered by the Republic of Korea. By the way, I am neither Korean nor Japanese and am thus free from bias.

Dokdo is South Korean territory. Simple as that.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 28, 2011

Kimchi

A traditional fermented Korean dish made of vegetables with varied seasonings. It is the most common side dish in Korean cuisine. Kimchi is also a main ingredient for many popular Korean dishes such as kimchi stew, kimchi soup, and kimchi fried rice. Enjoyed by many foreigners including myself.

Different types of kimchi were traditionally made at different times of the year.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 28, 2011

Wristwatch

A small timepiece worn on the wrist.

Wristwatches can be fashion items.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 31, 2011

Cornrows

A traditional African style of hair grooming where the hair is braided very close to the scalp. Often favored for their easy maintenance, cornrows can be left in for weeks at a time if maintained through careful washing of the hair and regular oiling of the scalp.

Cornrows are often adorned with beads or cowry shells.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 31, 2011

Turquoise

An blue-to-green mineral. Rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gem and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue. Can also refer to the mineral's distinctinve colour.

American Robin eggs are deep turquoise.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 28, 2011

Ear

The organs that detect sound, placed somewhat symmetrically on opposite sides of the head for humans.

You seriously don't know what an ear is. You must be joking.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 28, 2011

Crossword

A word puzzle that normally takes the form of a square or rectangular grid of white and shaded squares. The shaded squares are used to separate the words or phrases. The goal is to fill the white squares with letters by solving clues that lead to the answers. Could frustrate you to death.

This crossword puzzle is fricken hard to solve.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 28, 2011