NYT Dictionary

BORZOI

/ˈbɔɹ.zɔɪ/
NounBOR-zoibor-zoi · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024

Meaning

A dog of a particular breed, similar in shape to a greyhound but with longer silkier hair.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Borrowed from Russian борзо́й (borzój), from бо́рзый (bórzyj, “swift”), from Proto-Indo-European *mréǵʰus (whence English brief, brace and merry).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Russian Hunting SighthoundRussian Wolfhoundnoodlehose goatlongboyerussian wolfhounddoghound

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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