Don Quixote Word Search
Free Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes (1605) word search. We picked 12 themed words — characters, settings, and objects from the book — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Written by Miguel de Cervantes · First published 1605 · Novel.
Words to find: QUIXOTE, SANCHO, RUCIO, DULCINEA, RODRIGO, MANCHA, ARMA, ENGRANJADO, CASTILLO, ALMUDENA, VENTURA, CHIVALRY.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Don Quixote word list, defined
- QUIXOTE /kwɪksəʊt/ · noun
- A romantic novel by Miguel de Cervantes, published in two parts between 1605 and 1615. A person who acts on impractical or idealistic notions, often to the point of being considered eccentric or foolish. Related: romanticist, idealizer, visionary, dreamer.
- SANCHO /ˈsæntʃoʊ/ · noun
- A slang term used to describe a male companion or friend, often in a platonic or romantic context. Related: friend, companion, partner, buddy.
- DULCINEA /ˌdʌlsɪˈneɪə/ · noun
- A man's sweetheart or beloved; an idealized object of romantic devotion, often used ironically. Related: sweetheart, beloved, paramour, flame.
- CHIVALRY /ˈʃɪvəlri/ · noun
- The medieval knightly code of conduct emphasizing bravery, honour, courtesy, and protection of the weak; by extension, courteous and gallant behaviour, especially by men toward women. Related: gallantry, courtesy, courtliness, knightliness.
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