CrosswordPuzzle's definitions

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

Dandruff

The result of dead skin cells being shed from the scalp. In most cultures dandruff is considered aesthetically displeasing.

Dandruff makes your head look like its snowing.

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

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

Bonbons

Can refer to any of several types of sweets, especially small candies enrobed in chocolate.

The first reports of bonbons come from the 17th century, when they were made at the French royal court.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 31, 2011