Vanoise Word Search
A free Vanoise word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its landforms, its wildlife, and the habitats inside it, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: VANOISE, IBEX, BOUQUETIN, CHAMOIS, MARMOT, LYNX, WOLF, GYPAETE, EAGLE, LARCH, LARIX, SPRUCE.
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Vanoise word list, defined
- IBEX /ˈaɪbɛks/ · noun
- A wild goat of the genus Capra, typically with curved horns and a distinctive beard. Ibex are found in mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Related: goat, antelope, sheep, ram.
- CHAMOIS /ˈʃæm.wɑː/ · noun
- A small goat-like antelope native to mountainous regions of Europe, valued for its agility on steep terrain; also, a soft pliable leather made originally from its skin, used especially for polishing and cleaning. Related: antelope, ibex.
- MARMOT /mɑrmɒt/ · noun
- A large ground-dwelling squirrel-like rodent that lives in mountainous regions, typically hibernating during the winter. Related: squirrel, chipmunk, groundhog, beaver.
- LYNX /lɪŋks/ · noun
- A medium-sized, wild cat with a short tail and tufted ears, native to northern forests. It is known for its distinctive facial markings and ability to see well in low light. Related: bobcat, panther, wildcat, leopard.
- WOLF /wʌlf/ · noun
- A large, carnivorous mammal that lives in the wild, typically having a thick coat of fur and sharp teeth. Wolves are often found in packs and are known for their howling. Related: bear, lynx, panther, mountain lion.
- EAGLE /ˈiːɡəl/ · noun
- A large, powerful bird of prey of the family Accipitridae, noted for its keen eyesight, broad wings, and soaring flight. In golf, an eagle is a score of two strokes under par on a single hole.
- LARCH /lɑːrtʃ/ · noun
- A deciduous coniferous tree native to northern hemisphere, often used as timber. It is also known as tamarack in North America. Related: pine, spruce, fir, cedar.
- SPRUCE /spruːs/ · noun
- A small to medium-sized evergreen tree with needle-like leaves and small cones, native to northern Europe and Asia. A spruce is often used as a Christmas tree. Related: fir, pine, cedar, cypress.
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