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20 Cards in this Set
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chapatis
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pita-like break made with flour and wheat.
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hookah
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a type of pipe with a long flexible tube that brings the smoke through the water
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weaned
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cause to turn away,to do without something
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chadr
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a type of veil
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opalescent
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having a play of colors like that of an opal
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ardor
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warmth of emotion, passion
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whorls
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coils
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chevrons
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Refers to both a bead type and bead appearance
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furlong
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a unit of length equal to 220 yards
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Kutch
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A region surrounded by the gulf of Arabian Sea and Pakistan
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panniers
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A basket, bag, box, slung over the back of a camel
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raja
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a prince or king in India
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fodder
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coarse food eaten by livestock
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sinewy
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tough, firm, braided lean and strong
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filigree
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Lace-like ornamental work of fine gold or silver wire.
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bandoliers
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A pocketed belt for holding ammunition, worn by soldiers
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shahtoosh
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A light but warm shawl made with hair from rare Tibetan antelope.
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tarpaulin
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waterproofed canvas
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tawny
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A pale orange-brown or yellow-brown color
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gossamer
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a fabric with an extremely fine texture
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