Meaning
The great artery which carries the blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs; the main trunk of the arterial system.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀορτή (aortḗ, “the arteries springing from the heart”), from ἀορτέω (aortéō), lengthened form of ἀείρω (aeírō, “to lift, raise”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 18 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-27TAMORWY
- 2026-03-19RAIJNOT
- 2026-03-18RAIJNOT
- 2026-01-06TARBIOV
- 2025-12-16TWARNHO
- 2025-12-06OYAURCT
- 2025-06-19OVATMIR
- 2025-06-05RATCULO
- 2025-03-15OVATRIL
- 2024-12-18TAOFCKR
- 2024-11-08OADNRTU
- 2024-09-27AHYWTRO
+6 earlier appearances in the archive.