Cultural Traditions And Practices

noun a mournful song, piece of music, or poem, especially one performed at a funeral

• The mourners sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
• The sad music playing at the memorial service sounded like a dirge.
• The song they played at the end of the movie was a total dirge.
• The slow decline of the company was like a dirge for its employees.

noun a type of body piercing that involves making a hole in the ear to insert jewelry

adjective describing something that is very loud or high-pitched, like a sound that could pierce your ear

• The young girl received her first ear piercing at the jewelry store.
• I got my ear piercing done at the mall last weekend.
• I'm thinking of getting a new ear piercing, what do you think?
• The sound of the music was so loud, it felt like an ear piercing experience.

noun decorative needlework

• The intricate embroidery on the wedding dress was meticulously hand-stitched.
• I love adding embroidery to my denim jackets to give them a unique touch.
• Check out the sick embroidery on this snapback hat!
• Her words were like delicate embroidery, weaving a beautiful story in my mind.

verb to preserve or cherish as sacred or precious

• The new law will enshrine the rights of workers in the constitution.
• The company policy now enshrines the dress code for casual Fridays.
• We should enshrine our friendship by getting matching tattoos.
• Her dedication to her craft is enshrined in every masterpiece she creates.

noun the practice or industry of hunting and killing whales for their oil, meat, or other products

• Whaling was a major industry in the 19th century, with many ships heading out to sea in search of whales.
• My great-grandfather used to work on a whaling ship back in the day.
• I heard that guy is into whaling, he's always posting pictures of his fishing trips.
• The company has been whaling in profits ever since they launched their new product line.

noun a lunchbox or food container

• During our lunch break, we enjoy a traditional Indian tiffin consisting of various dishes.
• Let's grab some tiffin from the cafeteria before heading back to work.
• I'm craving some tiffin, let's order in from that new Indian place.
• In the hustle and bustle of the city, a tiffin represents a moment of calm and tradition.

noun A person who catches fish for a living or as a hobby

• The fisherwoman skillfully cast her line into the water, hoping for a big catch.
• My neighbor is a talented fisherwoman who always brings home the freshest fish.
• That fisherwoman knows how to reel 'em in like a pro.
• She was a true fisherwoman when it came to finding the best deals at the thrift store.

noun a member of a Slavic people originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, now also living in other parts of the former Yugoslavia and elsewhere

• The Bosniak community in the region has a rich cultural heritage.
• My friend is Bosniak and she makes the best traditional Bosnian dishes.
• I heard that new Bosniak restaurant is lit, we should check it out!
• The Bosniak spirit of resilience and unity is truly inspiring.

noun a type of hand-held fan used in Spanish-speaking countries

• The elegant lady gracefully abanic herself with a delicate hand fan.
• She was abanic herself vigorously to cool off in the hot weather.
• I saw her abanic like crazy when she saw her crush passing by.
• The politician tried to abanic away the controversy surrounding his recent actions.

noun a surname or last name of Albanian origin

• The renowned linguist studied the origins of the word 'abazi'.
• I heard that 'abazi' is a slang term for money in some regions.
• Hey, can you lend me some abazi for the weekend?
• Her love for him was like an overflowing river, abundant and unstoppable, like abazi pouring out of a treasure chest.

noun a member of a people living mainly in Adjara, a region in southwestern Georgia.

adjective relating to the Adzhars or their language or culture.

• The Adzhar people are an ethnic group native to the Caucasus region.
• I tried Adzhar cuisine for the first time and it was delicious.
• That Adzhar dance move you did was pretty cool!
• His mind was like an Adzhar puzzle, intricate and complex.