CrosswordPuzzle's definitions

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

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

Wristwatch

A small timepiece worn on the wrist.

Wristwatches can be fashion items.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 31, 2011

Caramel

A sweet beige to dark-brown confection made by heating sugar.

Caramel candy is a soft, chewy candy made by boiling a mixture of milk or cream, sugar, butter, and vanilla flavoring.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 31, 2011

Dumplings

Cooked balls of dough. They are based on flour, potatoes or bread, and may include meat, fish, vegetables, or sweets. They may be cooked by boiling, steaming, simmering, frying, or baking. They may have a filling, or there may be other ingredients mixed into the dough.

Dumplings are delicious.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 28, 2011