NYT Dictionary

CALVARIA

/kælˈvɛɹi.ə/
NounCAL-var-i-acal-var-i-a · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2024

Meaning

The dome or roof of the skull, the skullcap.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin calvāria (“skull”). Doublet of calvarium, calavera, and calvary.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

calvariumskullcap

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, 2020, 2024.

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