NYT Dictionary

APPELLANT

/əˈpɛln̩t/
AdjectiveNounap-PEL-lantap-pel-lant · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019

Meaning

Of or relating to appeals; appellate.

Etymology

Origin: French

From Anglo-Norman, from Old French apelant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

plaintiff in errorappellateclaimantcomplainantinformerlitigantpartypetitionerplaintiffprosecutor

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 2019.

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