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Anahita's Woven Riddle
Anahita's Woven Riddle vocab
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English
7th Grade
05/26/2008

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Turban
Definition
A man's headress worn mostly by muslims
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Tulip
Definition

A type of flower.

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Tapestry
Definition
Woven wall hanging.
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Sufi
Definition
A member of a mystical muslim sect.
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Shah
Definition
A king
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Satrap
Definition
A governer of a province under the ancient Persian monarchy.
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Samovar

Definition
A metal urn
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Saffron

Definition
A type of spice.
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Rook
Definition
A black European crow.
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Paradise
Definition
A place of extreem beauty, delight or happiness.
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Pajamas
Definition
Lounge wear.
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Mullah
Definition
Holy man
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Mogul
Definition
A member of the Muhgal dynasty.
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Khan
Definition
The Chief of a tribe
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Imam
Definition

An Islamic leader, often the leader of a mosque and/or a community.

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Divan
Definition
A long seat formed of a matress laid against the side of a room, upon the floor, or upon a raised structure or frame with cushions to lean against.
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Dervish
Definition
members of Sufi Muslim asctet religious Tarika, known for their extreme poverty and austerity, similar to mendicant friars.
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Checkmate
Definition

Means 'The king is ambushed, defeated.'

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Caravan
Definition
A group of travelers, journeying together.
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Bazaar
Definition
A string of shops, permanent marketplace.
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