Across
- 2. artistic dancing in which conventionalized poses and steps are combined with light and flowing figures and movements. Origin: French from Italian from Latin
- 3. to throw into confusion or disorder. Origin:Middle English
- 6. a salad consisting of slices of mozzarella and tomatoes, basil, and olive oil or Italian dressing. Origin:Italian
- 9. either of two proteins that are extracted from muscle by salt solutions. Origin: ISV From Greek
- 10. exclusive ownership through legal privilege, command of supply, or concerted action. Origin: Latin from Greek
- 11. a Mexican plant introduced into Guam and the Philippines the leaves of which are used as a folk remedy for diseases. Origin: Philippine Spanish
- 13. an Italian customhouse.Origin: Italian from Persian
- 14. a hard fiber produced from the leaves of an agave grown especially in the Philippines and used for coarse twines. Origin: Unknoen
- 15. war conducted with great speed and force. Origin: German
Down
- 1. a variable color averaging a pale purple. Origin:Middle English from Anglo-French from Latin
- 4. a tortilla chip topped with melted cheese. Origin: Spanish
- 5. a bird of any kind.Origin:Middle English from Old English
- 6. any of various ornamental additions to a woman's dress Origin: French
- 7. relating to, characteristic of, or resembling monkeys or apes. Latin from Greek
- 8. having an attraction to or preference for animals.Origin: greek parts
- 12. a potted plant dwarfed by special methods of culture. Origin:Japanese
