NYT Dictionary

BAMBINO

/bæmˈbinoʊ/
Nounbam-BI-nobam-bi-no · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024

Meaning

A child or baby, especially a representation in art of the infant Christ wrapped in swaddling clothes.

Etymology

Origin: Italian

Borrowed from Italian bambino.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

toddleryearlingtotarkbabebabybeadscandlecensercross

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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