St Patricks Day Word Search
St Patricks Day, as a word search. 12 words drawn from what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: PATRICK, SHAMROCK, CLOVER, LEPRECHAUN, RAINBOW, HARP, CROSS, PARADE, PINCH, CRAWL, GREEN, ORANGE.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
St Patricks Day word list, defined
- PATRICK /ˈpætrɪk/ · proper noun
- A masculine given name, of Latin origin, meaning 'patrician' or 'nobleman'.
- SHAMROCK /ˈʃæm.rɒk/ · noun
- A three-leafed plant, especially the young shoots of the white clover (Trifolium repens), used as a symbol of Ireland. In botany, any plant with three leaflets. Related: clover, trifolium, three-leafed plant, white clover.
- CLOVER /ˈkloʊvər/ · noun
- A small, usually three- or four-leaved plant with pink, white, or red flowers, of the genus Trifolium. A symbol of good luck in many cultures. Related: trefoil, trifolium, lucky charm, good luck token.
- LEPRECHAUN /ˈlɛprətʃɑːn/ · noun
- A mythical small fairies in Irish folklore, often depicted as bearded men dressed in green coats and hats, said to have pots of gold at the end of the rainbow. Related: fairy, sprite, goblin, imp.
- RAINBOW /ˈreɪnbəʊ/ · noun
- A natural phenomenon in which the sun's light is refracted through water droplets in the air, creating a spectrum of colors. Related: spectrum, prism, arc, band.
- HARP /hɑːrp/ · noun
- A stringed musical instrument played by plucking its strings with the fingers. Related: lyre, kithara, zither, guitar.
- CROSS /krɒs/ · noun, verb
- A shape formed by two lines or bars that cross each other, or a mark or symbol representing this. To cover or extend over something from side to side. Related: intersection, overlap, merge, meet.
- 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.
- PINCH /pɪntʃ/ · verb, noun
- To hold or grasp something tightly with the fingers and thumb; a small amount of something taken or held. Related: nip, snatch, grasp, seize.
- CRAWL /krɔːl/ · verb
- to move slowly on hands and feet, typically for pleasure or to explore a place. to move slowly or laboriously, often in a way that is difficult to watch. Related: creep, slink, slither, inch.
- GREEN /ɡriːn/ · adjective
- Having a green color; resembling green in hue. Green is also a color of foliage, grass, or a feeling of envy. Related: blue-green, emerald, lime, olive.
- ORANGE /ɒrɪndʒ/ · noun
- A usually orange-colored fruit with a juicy pulp and a sweet or sour taste. The fruit of a tree (Citrus sinensis) native to China. Related: tangerine, peach, apricot, pumpkin.
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