Meaning
A crude form of sodium nitrate from South America; used as a fertilizer.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Spanish caliche, from Latin calx (“pebble”); compare chalk.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
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 2022, 2024, 2026.