Meaning
A relative whose relation is traced only through male members of the family.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Learned borrowing from Latin agnātus (“paternal kinsman”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.