Nana Word Search
Play a Nana by Émile Zola (1880) word search free online. We built the 12-word list around characters, settings, and objects from the book, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Written by Émile Zola · First published 1880 · Naturalist Novel.
Words to find: NANA, COUPEAU, DEFOGERS, LABAUME, RUSTIGNAC, MARQUIS, OPERA, BOULOGNE, PARIS, CARAVAN, GOWN, COAT.
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Nana word list, defined
- NANA /ˈnɑːnə/ · noun
- An informal term for a grandmother, especially one’s maternal or paternal grandmother. In British usage it is now familiar and affectionate rather than restricted to a particular regional background. Related: grandmother, granny, gramma.
- MARQUIS /ˈmɑːrkɪ/ (also /ˈmɑːkɪ/) · noun
- A marquis is a British or European nobleman whose rank is below that of an earl and above that of a viscount. In the British peerage, the title is usually spelled marquess; elsewhere, including in the United States, marquis is the standard spelling. Related: marquess, nobleman, lord, peer.
- OPERA /ˈɒpərə/ (British); /ˈɑːpərə/ (American) · noun
- A dramatic musical composition in which the text is sung, usually with orchestral accompaniment. The term can also refer collectively to the body of such works. Related: musical drama, opera production.
- PARIS /ˈpɛərɪz/ (British); /ˈpærɪs/ (American) · proper noun
- Paris is the capital and largest city of France, situated in the north-central part of the country on the River Seine. It is a major European center for culture, politics, finance, fashion, and transportation. Related: City of Light, Paname.
- CARAVAN /ˈkærəvæn/ · noun
- A group of people or vehicles travelling together, especially across a desert or remote region; in British English also a vehicle equipped for living in, typically towed by a car. Related: convoy, procession, cavalcade, column.
- GOWN /ɡaʊn/ · noun
- A long dress, typically worn on formal occasions. A garment that covers the body, typically from the shoulders to the feet. Related: dress, robe, garment, attire.
- COAT /kəʊt/ (British), /koʊt/ (US) · noun, verb
- A coat is a garment worn on the upper body, typically sleeved and fastening down the front, or the fur or wool covering of an animal. As a verb, it means to cover something with a thin layer of a substance. Related: jacket, overcoat, cloak, wrapper.
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