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 /ˈkædʒən/ · adjective, noun
- Relating to or characteristic of Cajuns, a group of French-speaking people in Louisiana. A Cajun is a member of this group. Related: Louisianan, French-speaking, Acadian.
- CREOLE /kriːˈoʊl/ · noun
- A language that has developed from a pidgin language, often used as a lingua franca in a particular region, and has become the native language of the people living there. A creole language is often a simplified form of a language, with a vocabulary and grammar that is distinct from the language it is based on. Related: pidgin, lingua franca, language isolate, koine.
- BAYOU /bɑɪˈuː/ · noun
- A body of water, typically a slow-moving river or stream, that is connected to the Gulf of Mexico and is often found in the southern United States. Related: marsh, swamp, wetland, estuary.
- CRAWFISH /krɔːfɪʃ/ · noun
- A small freshwater crayfish, typically found in the southern United States, often used in Louisiana cuisine, especially in dishes such as gumbo and etouffee. Related: crayfish, crawdad, crawdaddy, procambarus.
- 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 /bɛnˈʒɛ̃/ · noun
- A sweet fried dough pastry, typically covered in powdered sugar, often served as a dessert, especially in New Orleans. Related: fritter, doughnut, pastry, fried cake.
- 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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