Mardi Gras Word Search
This Mardi Gras word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: BEADS, DOUBLOON, KREWE, PARADE, MASKS, KINGCAKE, JAMBALAYA, GUMBO, BEIGNET, PRALINE, ZYDECO, SECONDLINE.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Mardi Gras word list, defined
- BEADS /biːdz/ · noun
- Small, typically round objects with a hole through them, made of glass, wood, plastic, stone, or other material, and strung together on a thread or wire to make jewelry and decorations. The term also refers to the individual pieces themselves, collectively or in strings such as prayer beads. Related: trinkets, ornaments, charms, baubles.
- DOUBLOON /dʌˈbluːn/ · noun
- A former Spanish gold coin, widely circulated in Europe and the Americas from the 16th to the 19th century, especially associated with Spanish treasure ships and piracy. Related: coin, gold coin, piece of eight.
- PARADE /ˈpærəd/ · noun, verb
- A procession of people, often accompanied by music and decorations, typically held to celebrate a special occasion. To display or show something, especially in a way that is intended to attract attention. Related: procession, cortege, display, exhibition.
- MASKS /mæksz/ · noun, verb
- A covering for the face, typically for concealment or protection, or a false or artificial representation of something. To conceal or disguise one's identity or feelings. Related: disguises, covers, veils, hides.
- JAMBALAYA /dʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ · noun
- A one-pot dish of rice, meat, and vegetables, originating from Louisiana, typically made with sausage and chicken. Related: gumbo, jamboree, feijoada, paella.
- GUMBO /ˈɡʌmbəʊ/ · noun
- A dish of West African origin, made with a combination of ingredients such as meat or seafood, vegetables, and a thickening agent, typically okra or rice flour, in a rich broth. Related: stew, goulash, bouillon, chowder.
- BEIGNET /ˈbɛnjeɪ/ · noun
- A square or round piece of dough that is deep-fried and dusted generously with powdered sugar, eaten as a pastry or fritter. It is especially associated with New Orleans, where it is traditionally served hot alongside café au lait. Related: fritter, doughnut, pastry, fried dough.
- PRALINE /ˈprɑːlaɪn/ · noun
- A type of confectionery made from sugar, cream, and nuts, typically pecans or hazelnuts, that is cooked to a caramelized state and then cooled and shaped into small pieces. Pralines are often used as a topping for ice cream or as a filling for chocolates. Related: caramel, toffee, marzipan, truffle.
- ZYDECO /ˈzaɪdɪkoʊ/ · noun
- A style of music originating from Louisiana, characterized by a lively rhythm and often featuring the accordion, rubboard, and guitar. It is a blend of traditional Creole music, Cajun music, and zydeco dance. Related: Creole music, Cajun music, Louisiana music, swamp pop.
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