Meaning
A leaf or leaf-like structure from the axil out of which a stalk of a flower or an inflorescence arises.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin bractea (“a thin plate of metal; gold leaf”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
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, 2024, 2025, 2026.