NYT Dictionary

BUNYA

/ˈbʌnjə/
NounBUN-yabun-ya · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

The bunya pine, Araucaria bidwillii, native to Queensland.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From Yagara bunya bunya, Gabi bunyi, Wakawaka bunyi.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bougnabunia

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 2021, 2022, 2024.

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