Louisiana Word Search
A free Louisiana word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on state symbols, landmarks, food, and famous cities, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: LOUISIANA, NEWORLEANS, BATONROUGE, CAJUN, CREOLE, BAYOU, CRAWFISH, JAMBALAYA, GUMBO, POBOY, BEIGNET, PRALINE.
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Louisiana word list, defined
- CAJUN /ˈkeɪ.dʒən/ · noun, adjective
- A member of a distinct cultural group descended from French Acadians exiled from Nova Scotia in the 18th century who settled chiefly in Louisiana; also used as an adjective relating to the Cajuns, their cuisine, music, or dialect.
- CREOLE /ˈkriːoʊl/ · noun
- A creole is a stable natural language that develops from the mixing of two or more languages, typically arising among communities where speakers of different languages need a common means of communication. It also refers to a person of mixed European and non-European, especially African or Caribbean, descent, particularly in the Caribbean, Louisiana, and other former colonial regions. Related: patois, dialect, lingua franca, pidgin.
- BAYOU /ˈbaɪ.uː/ · noun
- A bayou is a slow-moving, marshy inlet or outlet of a river, lake, or sea, typically found in low-lying coastal areas of the southern United States, especially Louisiana. The term also refers to the sluggish waterway itself and the wetland ecosystem surrounding it. Related: swamp, marsh, wetland, slough.
- CRAWFISH /ˈkrɔːfɪʃ/ · noun
- A small freshwater crustacean resembling a miniature lobster, common in streams and rivers and widely eaten in the southern United States. Also used as a chiefly American informal verb meaning to back out of a commitment or retreat from a position. Related: crayfish, crawdad, crawdaddy, mudbug.
- 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.
- POBOY /pəˈbuːi/ · noun
- A sandwich made with fried seafood, typically shrimp or oysters, served on a long, crusty roll with lettuce, tomato, and remoulade sauce. Related: sandwich, po' boy, seafood sandwich.
- 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.
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