Dogs Not Allowed Trivia Quiz

Answer: Arcature

An arcature is a set of blind arches used on a side of a building for decorative purposes, or a small arched passageway. A fine example can be seen inside the cloisters at the Monreale Abbey on the Isle of Sicily. Brocatel is a type of fabric. Hecatomb is a sacrifice to the gods. Sacaton is a coarse perennial grass.

Answer: Cowrie

Cowrie, or cowry, is the name of a marine snail found abundantly in the Indian Ocean and the south eastern shores of the United States. The shells were formally used as currency in Africa and China, but today they are normally used worldwide in jewellery or as charms. Cowslip is a yellow wild flower. Cowage is a tropical vine. Cowl is a type of clothing.

Answer: Hogget

The meat of a sheep up to a year old is lamb. A meat from a juvenile sheep older than one year is called hogget. The meat of an adult sheep is mutton. Mummichog is a type of fish. Pishogue is a black magic spell. Quahog is a type of clam.

Answer: Napery

Napery is an old fashioned word to describe household linen, including table cloths and napkins. It is believed the word dates back to the 14th century Middle English/French word "naperie". Serape is a woolen shawl. Apercu is a brief glance. Capelin is a small fish.

Answer: Henbane

Hyoscyamus niger, or Henbane, is a plant which originated in Eurasia, but is now more widespread to Europe and the Americas. It is a member of the same family as the potato, tobacco and tomato, and also the poisonous belladonna plant. Rhenium is a chemical element. Saphena is a vein in the leg. Sthenia is bodily strength.

Answer: Cotillion

Cotillion is an 18th century formation dance which originated in France. It was a formation dance made up of four couples, and was the precursor to the more commonly known quadrille dance which became popular elsewhere. Parhelion is a bright spot on the sun. Postilion is a horse rider guiding a coach. Scallion is a spring onion.

Answer: Carambola

Carambola is the alternative name for the starfruit. Native to Asia, this yellow fruit usually has five ridges along the side, so when cut into slices, the shape resembles a star. Gourami is a type of fish. Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup. Crampon is a traction for boots.

Answer: Rataplan

Rataplan is a beating sound. It can be a rataplan of drums, a galloping horse, or the sound of machine gun fire in quick succession. Scatteration is the act of being scattered. Brattice is a partition used in mining. Fenestrate is to have windows.

Answer: Canticle

Canticle is a hymn, chant, or song of praise, mainly taken from the Bible and used in a church. An example would be the words "Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for your love is better than wine", taken from Chapter 1 Verse 2 of the Song of Solomon (King James Version). Cilantro is a herb. Mantelet is a short cape. Lantana is a flowering plant.

Answer: Bathyscaphe

A bathyscaphe is a navigable diving vessel used to explore deep under the ocean. The first vessel was invented in 1948 by Swiss physicist, Auguste Piccard. Tubate is to describe something tubular. Stenobath is an organism only able to live at a certain depth. Subatom is smaller than an atom.