NYT Dictionary

CELIAC

/ˈsiːli.æk/
AdjectiveNounCE-li-acce-li-ac · 3 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Of, pertaining to or located within the abdomen or abdominal cavity.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin coeliacus, from Ancient Greek κοιλιακός (koiliakós), from κοιλία (koilía, “belly”). Cognate with coelom.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

coeliacabdominalgastric

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles:

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