NYT Dictionary

AVOCET

/ˈævəsɛt/
NounAV-o-cetav-o-cet · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

Any of four species of wading birds in the genus Recurvirostra, with long, slender recurved bills, long legs, and webbed feet.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French avocette, from Italian avocetta.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

magpie

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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